The Pritchard-Strong Company of Rochester, NY, was a manufacturer of lanterns and other hardware specialties.[1] It was founded in 1905 by partners Albert R. Pritchard, Henry A. Strong, Henry G. Strong and Thomas B. Pritchard. At the time of incorporation, stock ownership was as follows: Albert R. Pritchard, 490 shares, Henry A. Strong, 490 shares, Henry G. Strong, 10 shares, and Thomas B. Pritchard, 10 shares.[2]

In 1909, Henry G. Strong left the company to enter the automobile business,[3] and it was subsequently renamed, The Pritchard Stamping Company. The Pritchard Stamping Company went out of business in 1919.[4]

In addition to various household items, they manufactured kerosene lanterns under the names "Pritchard-Strong" and "Prisco". They also manufactured lanterns for Standard Oil, under the "Rayo" brand name.

References

  1. ↑ Rochester, NY City Directory, 1905. page
  2. ↑ Incorporation papers, 1905. Monroe County, NY Clerks Office, filx xxxxx
  3. ↑ QUINDECENNIAL RECORD OF THE CLASS OF 1896 SHEFFIELD SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL of YALE UNIVERSITY Page 256
  4. ↑ Disolvement papers, 1905. Monroe County, NY Clerks Office, filx xxxxx
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