Catasauqua Boiler Works

Roberts et al, History Of Lehigh County Pennsylvania 1914.

 

Daniel Milson came to Catasauqua in 1854, and was employed at his trade of boilermaker with the Crane Iron Co., and afterward with the Thomas Iron Co., until 1863. He was regarded as an expert mechanic. In 1865 he embarked in the business for himself, renting the shop of the former company which was at the rear of the pattern-shop at Front and Willow streets, and there he conducted the plant until 1890, when he retired. He employed from 25 to 50 hands. He was succeeded by Samuel McCloskey, an employee for years, who continued the business several years; then his three brothers became associated with him and they conducted a works on the premises of the Catasauqua. Manufacturing Company, along the canal between Pine and Spring streets. This was continued until 1902; then Samuel McCloskey became the sole owner and he re-established himself afterward in the plant of the Crane Iron Co., where he has continued until the present time, carrying on a general business and employing from five to ten men.

 

 

 

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