Toronto Engine Works, J. Perkins - History

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Toronto Engine Works, J. Perkins
Toronto, ON, Canada
Manufacturer Class: Steam and Gas Engines

History

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In 1884 J. Perkins was operating the Toronto Engine and Boiler Works on Front Street in Toronto. By 1888 the Works had become the Toronto Engine Works and was building automatic cut-off steam engines in sizes from 20 to 1000 HP.

From 1888 R. L. Polk & Co.'s Toronto Directory

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