C.J. Hartley
Dublin Core
Title
C.J. Hartley
Subject
C.J. Hartley
C.J. Hartley Co.
Arthur J. Hartley
W.L. Oakes
Decatur Novelty Works
superintendent
Warren & Durfee Manufacturing Co.
inventor
automatic grain weigher
pumps for domestic purposes
pneumatic water systems
Abrams
Decatur Daily Review
Decatur, IL
1913
Photo File: Biography
photograph
C.J. Hartley Co.
Arthur J. Hartley
W.L. Oakes
Decatur Novelty Works
superintendent
Warren & Durfee Manufacturing Co.
inventor
automatic grain weigher
pumps for domestic purposes
pneumatic water systems
Abrams
Decatur Daily Review
Decatur, IL
1913
Photo File: Biography
photograph
Description
Photograph of C.J. Hartley, the founder of the C.J. Hartley Co. He founded the company in 1897 wth his son, Arthur J. Hartley. He came to Decatu in 1882, and first worked with W.L. Oakes at Decatur Novelty Works. In 1884, he became the superindendent of the Warren & Durfee Manufacturing Co. on S. Franklin St. While working there, he invented and perfected an automatic grain weigher, which was built and marketed by Warren & Durfee Co. In 1897, he started the C.J. Hartley Co., and took over the business of Warren & Durfee Manufacturing Co. C.J. Hartley Co. made a line of pumps for domestic purposes and in connection with pneumatic water systems. The photo was taken by Abrams, and ran in the Decatur Daily Review on December 7, 1913.
Creator
Abrams, Decatur, IL
Source
Photo File: Biography - Hartley, C.J.
Publisher
Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, IL
Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL
Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL
Date
12/7/1913
Contributor
C.J. Hartley
Rights
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Relation
none
Format
.jpg
Language
English
Type
photograph
Identifier
BIO169
Coverage
C.J. Hartley, C.J. Hartley Co., Arthur J. Hartley, W.L. Oakes, Decatur Novelty Works, Warren & Durfee Manufacturing Co., automatic grain weigher, pumps for domestic purposes, pneumatic water systems, Abrams, Decatur Daily Review, Decatur IL
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
photograph
Physical Dimensions
4.25x6.5"
Collection
Citation
Abrams, Decatur, IL , “C.J. Hartley,” Decatur Public Library Local History Photo Collection, accessed November 28, 2024, https://124909.2vmbj36k4.asia/items/show/2082.