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Cahill Iron Works

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Cahill Iron Works was an American manufacturer of brass and iron architectural castings. It was established in 1875 by John Thomas (J.T.) Cahill in Chattanooga, Tennessee.[1] Its product line included residential and commercial fixtures, including fences, railings, gates, sinks, faucets, gas heaters, fireplace grates, andirons, fireplace tools, frying pans, pots.[2]

J.T. Cahill died on June 27, 1889. Frank H. Caldwell became president of Cahill Iron Works, with J.J. Mahoney holding the role of vice-president. This management team continued from 1889 through 1921.[1] Crane and Company of Chicago acquired Cahill Iron Works in 1922, establishing the Crane Enameling subsidiary.[3] The foundry building in Chattanooga acquired by Crane and Company is in the National Register of Historic Places (#83004246).[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "J.T. Cahill Made His Name in Chattanooga". www.chattanoogan.com.
  2. ^ "Trade catalogs from Cahill Iron Works". National Museum of American History.
  3. ^ "Remembering the Crane Company in Chattanooga". www.chattanoogan.com.
  4. ^ "Crane Building - National Register of Historic Places Inventory (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov.