Antique General Fire Extinguisher Co. Providence Plant, Providence RI "AIR " 4 1/2 " American Bourdon Gauge American S.G & V Mfg Co Boston USA Brass/ Pat'd Mar 24, 1903. Measures 2 inch deep & 5 1/2 " in Diameter. Has great Patina!

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General FireExtinguisher Co. Providence Plant Providence R.I. Began in 1884. GrinnellCorporation traces its origin back to the Providence Steam and Gas PipeCompany. Founded in 1850, the company's early products included water pipesused for heating with steam from Corliss steam engines. Frederick Grinnellpurchased a controlling interest in the company and became its president in1869. By the turn of the century, the company was consolidated with two othersunder the name of the General Fire Extinguisher Company. The succeeding yearsushered in a period of tremendous growth, and created the need for a series ofconsolidations, restructuring, and reorganizing to effectively manage thatgrowth. New divisions were created, including the Supply Sales Division, andmanufacturing plants, warehouse facilities, and distribution systems weregreatly expanded. By 1944 Grinnell had become so diversified that the name ofthe parent company, General Fire Extinguisher Company, was changed to GrinnellCorporation.American Steam Gauge and Valve Manufacturing Co.This firm wasfounded in 1851 and incorporated in 1854. The firm was re-incorporatedas the American Steam Gauge and Valve Manufacturing Co. about 1902.

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