Founded in 1854 as Duncan Forbes and Son; in 1890, the name was changed to Rockford Malleable Iron Works; in 1932, the name became Gunite Foundries Corp. The company is still in business at 302 Peoples Ave.
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Founded in 1854 as Duncan Forbes and Son; in 1890, the name was changed to Rockford Malleable Iron Works; in 1932, the name became Gunite Foundries Corp. The company is still in business at 302 Peoples Ave.
Source: The City of Rockford and Her Men of Affairs, by Daly, c. 1920
Rockford National Furniture Co., A P Peterson, pres; P H Palmer, v-pres; N P Peterson, sec; A E Anderson treas; 23rd Ave. corner Kishwaukee St. Source: McCoy’s Rockford City Directory for 1926