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| The Wheel and Cycling Trade Review 21 Nov. 1890 |
A book called THE INDUSTRIES OF
PENNSYLVANIA, published circa 1882, on p.126, contains the following passage:
"David Pettit & Co.,
Ornamental Iron Works, Nos. 1130 & 1132 Ridge Ave. One of the most
important manufacturing establishments in this city and which has by the
excellent character of its production become well known throughout the city, is
the Ornamental Iron Works of David Pettit & Co., which were originally
established ten years ago by Hanson & Kirk, who conducted the business until
1876, when the firm became Hanson & Pettit.
In Nov., 1879, Mr. Frank Pettit
became a member of the firm, and since then the firm transacts business under
the title of David Pettit & Co.
September, 1880, the business which had formerly been carried on at
Twelfth and Willow streets, was removed to the establishment formerly occupied
by Robert Wood& Co. The works are divided into several
departments, each of which is provided with all the latest improved machinery,
appliances and tools, driven by steam power, and furnishing employment to a
number of skilled workmen.
The
productions consist of all kinds of Ornamental Iron Work, Statuary, Fountains,
Chairs, and settees for Lawns, Stable Fixtures, Weather Vanes, and
Hitching-posts, Staircases, etc.-a specialty being made of Railings for
Cemeteries.
A distinguishing feature of the
work being the rich, elegant and unique designs, most of which are original with
the firm.
A large business is conducted by the
firm, as they are constantly
originating new designs which meet
the popular tastes, and are largely in demand all through the country, Canada,
the West Indies and other points.
The members of the firm are David
Pettit and Frank Pettit, natives of Salem, N.J., who bring to bear upon the
business sound judgment and rare business ability. This establishment is one of
the leading representative manufacturers of this special line of goods in the
city."
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