Industries-Indiana; Nail industry; Tacks; Factories
An early view of the Tower Manufacturing Co. at 110-112 Depot St. The drawing was published in 1899 when the factory was only four years old. According to the May 18, 1899 issue of the Madison Daily Democrat "It turns out tons and tons of cat...
Industries-Indiana; Nail industry; Tacks; Factories
The original building was located at 110-112 Depot Street and on May 18, 1899 the Madison Daily Democrat states "few that have not visited the interior of this mammoth concern have any idea of the immensity of the establishment." It goes on to...
Industries-Indiana; Nail industry; Tacks; Factories
Employees of the Tower Manufacturing Company or "The Tack Factory" as the locals call it. This picture was taken about 2 years after the new facility was opened at 1001 West Second Street. Pictured from left to right, are: John Cheatham, Willard...
In 1823 Jacob Salmon established one of the first breweries west of the Alleghenies. It was situated on, what was then, the eastern outskirts of Madison. We don't know the exact fate of that early brewery, but in 1856 the Greiner Family had...
This photo is taken from Harry Lemen's personal collection. It shows the brewery workers in front of the building. Note their hats and the sign on the building.
