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Chas. G. Allen Co.
Barre, MA, U.S.A.
Company Website: http://www.chasgallen.com/
Manufacturer Class: Metal Working Machinery

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Last Modified: Dec 9 2022 4:43PM by joelr4
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This drill press maker was founded in 1874; their original product was a horse rake. After founder Charles G. Allen died in 1896, the eldest son, Harding Allen took over the business. Harding shifted the company focus to machine tools, especially drilling machines.

Company Officers in 1958:

C. M. Allen, president; C. G. Allen, Jr., vice-president & general manager

Information Sources

The history page on the company website provided much of the history here.
Hitchcock's Machine Tool Cyclopedia, 1958, pg. 1B