The Walrus Manufacturing Company was founded in 1901 by Robert Faries, Edward P. Irving, and Leonard G. Gray in Decatur, Illinois. Originally the firm manufactured refrigerators, butchers' coolers & blocks, show cases, and other store fixtures. Its industry was soda fountains and furniture (later caskets and hospital/laboratory metal casework) and its place of operation remained in Decatur, Illinois. The company sold its furniture business to the People's Furniture Company of Decatur in 1927. In late-1950 the company phased out its soda fountain line and focused on metal casework. The company closed down in early-1972.
ACQUISITIONS[]
- Decatur Coffin Company (1943)
COMPANY NAMES[]
- Decatur Refrigerator & Manufacturing Company (1901-1903)
- Walrus Manufacturing Company (1903-1972)
ADVERTISEMENTS[]
The Practical Soda Fountain Guide (March 1911)
The Pharmaceutical Era (May 1914)
College & University Business (July 1950)