Posts tagged Industry

The Wireless Specialty Apparatus Company

The Wireless Specialty Apparatus Company, founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 1907, played a significant role in the early development of radio technology in the United States. It was located at 76 Atherton St. in Jamaica Plain. This summary explores the company's history, key innovations, and its impact on the radio industry during the early 20th century.

20th CenturyCharlie RosenbergSeptember 29, 2024Industry

Bernat Superior Looms Company: A Brief History

Emile Bernat, the founder of Emile Bernat & Sons, came to Boston from his native Hungary about 1902. In the 1930s he ran a company called “Bernat Superior Looms.” The address was 99 Bickford Street (they were in the old Thomas Plant Shoe Factory). The looms were to complement the work done with their “superior” yarns.

20th CenturyJamaica Plain Historical SocietyApril 6, 2022Industry, Florence Feldman-Wood