Post by RER on Apr 16, 2008 14:07:07 GMT -5
From The Industrial Base of Columbus Indiana To The National Industrial Base & Canada
F. Donner & Son Flour and Grist Mill Company (1800s)
Started With Father F. Donner at Pearl & 5th Street
Comment: One of the most intellectual and comprehensive minds to leave Columbus Indiana and give so much back to this nation and Canada, during his life time. . [/b]
W.H. Donner
Mr. Donner was born in Columbus, Indiana, in 1864, Mr. Donner took over the family-owned grain mill while still in his twenties. He was co-owner of F. Donner & Son Flour and Grist Mill Company located on the corner of Pearl and 5th Street.
Brief Overview of Career:
Quote: "Before he was 30, Mr. Donner foresaw that the then recent discovery of natural gas deposits in Indiana would inevitably attract new industries to the area. He invested promptly--and with conspicuous success--in real estate. His foresight was rewarded, and the resulting profits largely financed his next major venture. Realizing that the demand for tin plate was increasing rapidly, Mr. Donner became interested in developing innovative technologies that could effect substantial savings in the manufacture of tin plate. By the time he was 30, he had launched the National Tin Plate Company of North Anderson, Indiana; three years later, having patented an ingenious rolling process for tin plate manufacture, he constructed another plant in Monessen, Pennsylvania. Eventually, he sold all his tin plate interest to the American Tin Plate Company." End Quote
His later family generations are active in the present day William H. Donner Inc. New York, New York. Go here to read about the many adventures, businesses and successes of a former Columbus resident:
www.donner.org/aboutwilliam.html
____________________________________________
W.H. Donner
"When we build
let us... build forever
Let it not be for present delight
nor for present alone
let it be such work
as our descendants
will thank us for"
_________________________________________
Donner Home Page: www.donner.org/index.html
Donner Foundation:
www.donner.org/thisyear.html
Last Comment: Don't let us forget the Donner family donated Donner Park in Columbus Indiana that thrives today for family recreation.
Reference source: The Donner Foundation quoted and referenced above. Last picture from McGill University, Canada
F. Donner & Son Flour and Grist Mill Company (1800s)
Started With Father F. Donner at Pearl & 5th Street
Comment: One of the most intellectual and comprehensive minds to leave Columbus Indiana and give so much back to this nation and Canada, during his life time. . [/b]
W.H. Donner
Mr. Donner was born in Columbus, Indiana, in 1864, Mr. Donner took over the family-owned grain mill while still in his twenties. He was co-owner of F. Donner & Son Flour and Grist Mill Company located on the corner of Pearl and 5th Street.
Brief Overview of Career:
Quote: "Before he was 30, Mr. Donner foresaw that the then recent discovery of natural gas deposits in Indiana would inevitably attract new industries to the area. He invested promptly--and with conspicuous success--in real estate. His foresight was rewarded, and the resulting profits largely financed his next major venture. Realizing that the demand for tin plate was increasing rapidly, Mr. Donner became interested in developing innovative technologies that could effect substantial savings in the manufacture of tin plate. By the time he was 30, he had launched the National Tin Plate Company of North Anderson, Indiana; three years later, having patented an ingenious rolling process for tin plate manufacture, he constructed another plant in Monessen, Pennsylvania. Eventually, he sold all his tin plate interest to the American Tin Plate Company." End Quote
His later family generations are active in the present day William H. Donner Inc. New York, New York. Go here to read about the many adventures, businesses and successes of a former Columbus resident:
www.donner.org/aboutwilliam.html
____________________________________________
W.H. Donner
"When we build
let us... build forever
Let it not be for present delight
nor for present alone
let it be such work
as our descendants
will thank us for"
_________________________________________
Donner Home Page: www.donner.org/index.html
Donner Foundation:
www.donner.org/thisyear.html
Last Comment: Don't let us forget the Donner family donated Donner Park in Columbus Indiana that thrives today for family recreation.
Reference source: The Donner Foundation quoted and referenced above. Last picture from McGill University, Canada