Jamestown in Chautauqua County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Crescent Tool Company
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 22, 2016
1. Crescent Tool Company Marker
Crescent Tool
Company
Founded 1907 by
Karl Peterson
Developed, manufactured
Crescent adjustable wrench
and assorted hand tools
internationally known.
1931 introduced crestoloy,
an alloy metal. Acquired in 1968
by Cooper Industries.
Erected 2008 by Jamestown Historical Marker Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 42° 5.652′ N, 79° 14.004′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, New York, in Chautauqua County. Marker is at the intersection of Foote Avenue and Harrison Street, on the right when traveling north on Foote Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Harrison Street, Jamestown NY 14701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Quaker School (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Campus of Jamestown Community College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of William J. Maddox (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of the Foote Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); First Congregational Church (approx. ¼ mile away); The Lost Neighborhood
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Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 22, 2016
2. Crescent Tool Company Marker & Building
Marker is fixed to the building to the immediate right of the corner entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 1,390 times since then and 103 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
