Source: Rockford Morning Star Sept. 20, 1959
James T. Atwood
Atwood Vacuum Machine Tool Company
Atwood Vacuum Machine Tool Company
“Men, Motors and Markets”
Page 1: Among the pioneer producers of automobile parts was the Atwood Vacuum Machine Tool Company of Rockford
It was founded in 1909 by two brothers: J. T. and S. B. Atwood
Mr. Seth B. Atwood is still active as Chairman of the Board (1959)
This special edition of “Men, Motors and Markets” is issued in commemoration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of that event
Page 163-164: In 1916 Seth Atwood invented a ‘door bumper’ that stopped door rattling
During the middle 1920’s, the Atwood Vacuum Machine Tool Company had a yearly output of $21 million of those adjustable steel strappings with rubber inserts for doors
Today (1959), the company manufactures a complete line of body hardware for cars; hood, door and trunk hinges; seat adjusters, door latches, brake mechanisms, and other assemblies
Source: “Men, Motors and Markets” Rockford Public Library Local History Collection, R338.476292 R962M
James T. Atwood
James T. Atwood
Spouse: Myra Atwood
Employed at Atwood Vacuum Machine Tool Company
Residence: 1626 National Avenue
Source: 1937 Rockford City Directory