Freeport Watch Manufacturing Co.
Location: Freeport, Illinois
Years of Operation: 1874-1875
A factory fire destroyed nearly all of the movements manufacturered by the company, making surviving watches extremely rare.
Production Jewels: 15-19 Jewels
Production Sizes: 18s
Total Production: ~400 (Roughly 20 Survived)
Average Quality:
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Company Timeline
Chicago Daily Tribune, Chicago, Illinois<br />Tuesday, February 2, 1875
1874
The Freeport Watch Manufacturing Co. begins operations in Freeport, Illinois.
1874
The Freeport Watch Manufacturing Co. purchases the factory equipment from the Mozart Watch Co. for $1,000 cash and $50,000 stock.
The Belvidere Standard, Belvidere, Illinois<br />
Tuesday, October 26, 1875
October 21, 1875
Fire destorys the Freeport Watch Fanufacturing Co. factory and all equipment and material is lost. Having only been insured for $30,000, the company decides to disband. Many officiers and stockholders of the company are brought to trial, suspected of arson, but found not guilty.