. The watch factories of America, past and present. A complete history of watchmaking in America, from 1809 to 1888 . THE AURORA PAST AND PRESENT. I2I Treasurer and Manager by A. Somarindyck, and shortlyafter Mr. Trask resigned as President, and was succeededby Mr. A. Somarindyck. In December, 1885, G. was succeeded as superintendent by J. W. Hurd, whowas succeeded by Robert Mcintosh, who held the positiontill March i, 1887, when Geo. , who planned andbuilt the factory and its machinery, was reinstated as Super-intendent and now holds that important posi
. The watch factories of America, past and present. A complete history of watchmaking in America, from 1809 to 1888 . THE AURORA PAST AND PRESENT. I2I Treasurer and Manager by A. Somarindyck, and shortlyafter Mr. Trask resigned as President, and was succeededby Mr. A. Somarindyck. In December, 1885, G. was succeeded as superintendent by J. W. Hurd, whowas succeeded by Robert Mcintosh, who held the positiontill March i, 1887, when Geo. , who planned andbuilt the factory and its machinery, was reinstated as Super-intendent and now holds that important position. The illustration of the factory here given is from thearchitects plans, the building at present not being one wing now occupied covers 135x35 feet, and isthree stories and basement. The machinery building is 35X 95 feet, with wing for boiler and engine room 25 x 40 200 hands are employed, and the capacity is 100movements per day. The Aurora watches, which havegood reputations as time-keepers, are made in vaiious grades,and fit Elgin-style cases. They are full-plate, iS-size, nickeland gilt, with quick train. The p
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