New Haven Connecticut Kilborn & Bishop Hand Tool Co. in River Street Historic District Real Photo Postcard
The Kilborn & Bishop Co. was a notable manufacturer specializing in drop forgings and forged hardware, a critical sector during the early 20th century's extensive industrial growth. Drop forging is a manufacturing process that shapes metal using localized compressive forces, essential for creating strong, durable, and precisely formed components used in industries such as automotive, heavy machinery, and construction.
This scene reflects an industrial urban environment typical of the period between approximately 1900 and 1920, characterized by the co-existence of horse-drawn vehicles and early automobiles, as well as significant overhead utility infrastructure and trolley lines. Companies like Kilborn & Bishop were fundamental to the era's burgeoning manufacturing economy, providing the specialized metal products necessary for technological advancements across numerous American industries.
This scene reflects an industrial urban environment typical of the period between approximately 1900 and 1920, characterized by the co-existence of horse-drawn vehicles and early automobiles, as well as significant overhead utility infrastructure and trolley lines. Companies like Kilborn & Bishop were fundamental to the era's burgeoning manufacturing economy, providing the specialized metal products necessary for technological advancements across numerous American industries.
