Shreve, Crump and Low
Country | |
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City | Boston MA |
Symbol | bird, eagle, wings |
Era | e.1796 |
Description
Specialties
- Started by John McFarlane opened a silversmith workshop across the street from Paul Revere.
1858
- William Shreve (1835-1919) joined Shreve & Co.
- Went east to join the Ninth New York Militia and later the Second United States Sharp Shooters during the Civil War.
1869
- William Shreve returned to Boston and formed Shreve, Stanwood & Co. which became Shreve, Crump & Low.
- Consolidation of various firms created the name Shreve, Crump & Low.
1872
- Store destroyed by fire.
1899
- Davis Cup tennis trophy commissioned.
1903
- Created the Cy Young Cup.
- Still in business today.