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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS FOUNDRY | Douglas Foundry | Mr. J. Kerr proprietor Mr. P. Forbes manager |
054 | [Situation] On the east side of Blinshall Street & on each side of Milne Street. An extensive range of buildings & sheds covering a very large area on either side of Miln Street It is the property of & in the occupation of Messrs. John Kerr & Co. [Company] Millwrights Engineers & Iron Founders. The foundry & furnaces are situated on the North side of Miln Street where a steam engine of 16 Horse power is employed for the furnaces (blast) The Southern portion of the establishment is confined to the making of machinery & is fitted with lathes slotting & planing machines &c &c An engine of 18 horse power is here used & employment given to 300 men Manager Mr. Peter Forbes |
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[Page] 48Town of Dundee -- Sheet 54.5 No. 23 Trace 5
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