Pritchard-Strong Company
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The Pritchard-Strong Company of Rochester, NY, was a manufacturer of lanterns and other hardware specialties.[1] It was founded in 1905 by partners Albert R. Pritchard, Henry A. Strong, Henry G. Strong and Thomas B. Pritchard. At the time of incorporation, stock ownership was as follows: Albert R. Pritchard, 490 shares, Henry A. Strong, 490 shares, Henry G. Strong, 10 shares, and Thomas B. Pritchard, 10 shares.[2]
| Industry | Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1905 |
| Founder | Albert R. Pritchard Henry A. Strong Henry G. Strong Thomas B. Pritchard |
In 1909, Henry G. Strong left the company to enter the automobile business,[3] and it was subsequently renamed, The Pritchard Stamping Company. The Pritchard Stamping Company went out of business in 1919.[4]
In addition to various household items, they manufactured kerosene lanterns under the names "Pritchard-Strong" and "Prisco". They also manufactured lanterns for Standard Oil, under the "Rayo" brand name.
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