Historical and commercial sketches of Washington and environs: our capital city, "the Paris of America"; its prominent places and people .. Its improvements, progress and enterprise .. . h thanthe wholesale manufacturing mattresshouse of H. A. Linger, at 1111 19th st,N. W. The origin of this establishment?dates from about 1865, and at the presentlocation occupies premises consisting of-an office and ware room 25 x 60 ft., threestories high, and the factory 50 x 75 feet,and two stories high. The business givesemployment to about 20 workmen skilledin this branch of industry. A 12 horsepower stea
Historical and commercial sketches of Washington and environs: our capital city, "the Paris of America"; its prominent places and people .. Its improvements, progress and enterprise .. . h thanthe wholesale manufacturing mattresshouse of H. A. Linger, at 1111 19th st,N. W. The origin of this establishment?dates from about 1865, and at the presentlocation occupies premises consisting of-an office and ware room 25 x 60 ft., threestories high, and the factory 50 x 75 feet,and two stories high. The business givesemployment to about 20 workmen skilledin this branch of industry. A 12 horsepower steam engine is used as motor. AtTJniontown is the hair factory 40 x 100feet in dimensions, at which place a 15horse power engine is used, and where allthe hair used in his business is manipu-lated. This is exclusively a wholesale estab-lishment, and all the machinery and ap-pliances for the extensive business is ofthe latest improved kind. Mr. Lingerwas born and educated in Germany andcame to this country in 1855. His largetrade proves what can be done by indus-try, perseverance and attention to business. E. BURGDORF, Livery and Sale Stables, &c, 418 and 420 Eighth street ,. This large stable is liberally suppliedwith all the modern conveniencies. Hekeeps a general livery and sale stable,and enjoys the convenience of telephoniccommunication with all parts of the large stock of the various and lateststyles of vehicles, and a point is made ofkeeping spirited horses and good roadsters,and is prepared to furnish a handsometurnout, with an experienced driver, atshort notice. His residence is at 417,opposite the stable, thus affording everyconvenience to his many patrons. is an active and self-mademan, commenced business in 1873,and owes his success to untiring energyand attention to his business. Mr. Burg-dorf was born in Germany, and came tothis country in 1850, when he was quiteyoung, and received his education patronage is among the better classof peop
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