Wilson Sinclair Names: Honoring Meat Industry Leaders
Henry Amalong chose Wilson-Sinclair as the new Cedar Rapids based unit’s name. The tribute honors Thomas Wilson, who built Wilson & Co. into a leading meat packer, and Thomas Sinclair of Belfast whose expanded operations formed part of the company’s early history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson and Sinclair
Wilson & Co., Inc
Henry Amalong
Amalong
Thomas Wilson
Wilson
Wil Company
Cedar Rapids
Thomas Sinclair
Wilson-Sinclair
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway
Chicago
Morris & Co
Thomas Ac
Sulzberger and Sons
Thomas
Sulzberger
Morris
Wilson & Co
American Meat Institute
National Livestock and Meat ‘Board
Thomas Wilsort
Belfast
J & T Sinclair Company
I. S
New York City
John Sinclair Co
Wilson reorganizes into five subsidiaries and holding company
In late 1969 Wilson and Co announces a five subsidiary plus parent holding structure headquartered in Oklahoma City to improve flexibility, capital returns, and market adaptability. Shareholders approve on Jan 13, 1970, creating Wilson Sinclair Wilson Certified Foods Wilson Beef and Lamb Wilson Laurel Farms and Wilson Agri-Business Enterprises with distinct boards and brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson and Co., Inc
Oklahoma City
Wilson-Sinclair Co
American Stock Exchanges
Hs Chicago
Wilson - Certified Foods, Inc
Wilson-Sinclair's
Wilson Beef and Lamb Co
Denver
Wilson Laurel Farms
Federalsburg
Wilson Agri-Business Enterprises, Inc
Wilson-Sinclair Firm Guided by 10 Directors
Wilson Sinclair lists ten directors responsible to shareholders for growth. Three directors are also officers: Henry Amatong, Burdette Freidenstein, and George Zachar. Other directors include Roy V. Edwards, Harry D. Barger, James E. Coquillette, Leonard J. Haverkamp, John B Kilgore, Louss R. Simpson, Vincent P. Cotter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Sinclair
Henry Amatong
Burdette
Freidenstein
George Zachar
Wilson- Sinclair
Wilson & Co., Inc
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State University
Chicago
Processed Meats
Edwards
Wilton & Co., Inc
Wilson Meat and Food Products
Wilson
Ling-Temco-Vought
Harry D. Barger
Wilson & Co
James E
Coquillette
Merchants National Bank
Cedar Rapids
Company Buys Retail Market and Moves to Brick Building
The plant acquired a retail market located in a crown frame building on Third Avenue between Second and Third Streets. In 1882 the market moved to a new brick building at the corner of Third Avenue and First Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Avenue
Second
Third Streets
First Street
400 Workers at T. M. Sinclair Plant in Cedar Rapids
By 1878 the T. M. Sinclair plant in Cedar Rapids employed about 400 men, reflecting rapid industrial growth in the area during that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Sinclair
Cedar Rapids
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilson & Co, Inc
Horatio Alger
Industry
London
Ontario
Ada
Sinclair
Stones Truck Service, Inc
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Harper and McIntire Co
6Th Avenue
Cedar Rapids, Lowe
AHE Kagena CO
Uacvicn
Nervicas
Tintove
6Th Street
Serpices
Licaird
L.street S
P.O
Iowa
Ed Coe
Leonard J. Haverkamp
John B Kilgore
Louss R. Simpson
University of Iowa Law School
Vincent P. Cotter
Milee
Wilson Sporting Goods
Bos Lon
Mobo
Wilson Sinclair Co
Cedar Rapids Block CO
Hoerner Waldorf Corporation Container Division
Keokuk, Iowa
27Th Street
7Th Avenue
Marion, Iowa
Happy
Refrigeration Equipment Company, Inc
4Th Avenue
Sherwin-Williams
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!