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There were a total of seven factories during the company's existence:

                (1881 - 1945?) Detroit, MI, 6000 Russell St.(possibly 1400)
                (1909 - ?) Troy,NY
                (1911 - 1992) Windsor, Ont.,
                (1920s - ?) Cincinnati, OH, Tennessee Ave.& Paddock Road
                (1935 - 1989) Dearborn, MI, 8111 Tireman Ave.
                (1936 - ?) Columbus, OH, 503 - 519 South Front St.
                (1949 - ?) San Leandro, CA, 1900 Marina Blvd.

A few historic images of their best known factories are displayed below and through links.

Any photo contributions are welcome!

  Dearborn, MI

PHOTOS: Fan shafting Large assembly area Cafeteria    Waiting room
                                  (1940s vintage photos courtesy of Ed Pamula)

Windsor, Canada
The Windsor plant continued in operation for a few more years under Howden-Sirocco ownership which explains the later date.

PHOTO: (1910s) Track-side view

Detroit, MI

PHOTOS: (1942) View from street level What remains today