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Post by richard on Jun 27, 2006 15:51:01 GMT -5
Hamilton Manufacturing Corporation was located at 1501-31 Cottage Avenue in the 1953 City Directory. This business was manufacture of Cosco Products and metal specialties. In the 1957 book they are listed at 2525 State Street. The 1959 directory lists the following as officers: William S. Hamilton V-President, Chairman of the Board Earl F. Hamilton President Clarence O. Hamilton Executive V-President Thomas R. Henderson V-President Robert L. Wendling V-President Frank Zeigler V-President Walter Miller Secretary Treasure Today Cosco is owned by the Dorel Industries. Dorel has headquarters in Montreal. In the past few years the 2525 State Street location has been expanded. Most of the lush green lawn along state street is a parking lot. Below is an ad that appeared in the 1955 Log.
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Post by Ricky_Berkey on Jun 27, 2006 19:45:34 GMT -5
COSCO stood for Columbus Specialties Company. Their very first product was a metal matchholder. They have one on display at the historical society museum. Hamilton Manufacturing Corporation was located at 1501-31 Cottage Avenue in the 1953 City Directory. This business was manufacture of Cosco Products and metal specialties. In the 1957 book they are listed at 2525 State Street.
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Post by nancs on Jul 5, 2006 10:34:40 GMT -5
Photo from the Indianapolis STAR Magazine Nanc
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Post by mfaure on Jul 30, 2006 13:21:02 GMT -5
As Nanc said: Cosco stood for Columbus Specialty Co. and the first place I can remember was on the south west corner of 22nd and Cottage. Our neighbor worked there in the late 40's. My mother started working there in the early early 50's on 15 th st. I started there in the accounting dept. in Sept of 1952.
I remember the founder, B. F. Hamilton very well as my desk was right outside his office. As the story goes, he was working at Arvin and his wife mentioned she wished she had a place that was handy for her kitchen matches. B. F. went to the basement and came up with the matchbox that is now history. The neighbors liked the idea and wanted one for themselves. One thing lead to another until the Hamilton boys were selling them door to door. Thus began the industry that soon became the third largest industry in Columbus.
There are many stories about B.F. He was a great man but also some what of a character. Maybe after some thought I will come back with some.
Margie
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Post by RER on Oct 29, 2006 8:43:34 GMT -5
"Columbus Ice Rink Built By Hamilton Cosco In 1958"It Is Called The Hamilton Center Ice ArenaI spent two years skating at this wonderful place. Great place to take a lady friend or a date then and today I suspect. Bill Stearman and his wife Margaret skated many hours there for years after opening. Thanks to Hamilton Cosco another addition of beauty and recreation is provided to Columbus. Hamilton Center Ice Arena is proud to be a part of the Colulmbus Parks and Recreation Department. Hamilton Center was built in 1958 by the Hamilton Cosco Foundation and Donated to the Parks and Recreation Department. It is located on 25th Street near the Hawcreek Bridge. Go To This Site For More Information: www.hamiltoncenter.net/Bob
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Post by David Sechrest on Nov 15, 2006 1:24:30 GMT -5
In an earlier thread, Ricky posted info about Hamilton Cosco/Columbus Specialty's first product manufactured. If you follow this link to page 19 in the Business & Industry Magazine, Dated February, 1965, A Salute To Columbus article on the Historic Columbus Indiana website, there is mention of the metal match container! www.historiccolumbusindiana.org/ibiweb/19.asp
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2006 20:39:02 GMT -5
David,
Thanks for information, what I would like to find now is where the company location was at when they first started, I was told or read that it was at 8th and Jackson St., where the Little Harlem bar was at for many years.
George
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Post by RER on Jan 10, 2007 15:52:23 GMT -5
" Hamilton/COSCO Columbus Indiana "The Nation's Leader In Stools, Chairs, Kids Car Seats, Strollers, Car Booster Seats and More Bob
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2007 14:45:52 GMT -5
A metal match box holder made by Columbus Specialty Co. When I got the box it had been painted, I repainted it to it's original color by the paint color on the back, which had not been painted and still had all the information when it was made still in good condition. The first location of the company that I could find was at 305 Franklin St, that being in the 1939 City directory, I had heard at one time the company started in business at 8th and Jackson St., but have never seen information to confirm that.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2007 14:52:45 GMT -5
Information on the back of the Columbus Specialty Co. metal match box holder.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2007 15:13:08 GMT -5
Another Columbus Specialty Co. match box. This one had never been painted and also has a lid or top, maybe it was made for restaurant use back then???. Sorry about the picture, I buffed and polished box, so the picture is not great.
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Post by RER on Apr 3, 2007 9:28:20 GMT -5
Aerial View Columbus Hamilton Cosco 1950sThey put baby & other furniture on the USA Map Source: 1959 Log Bob
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Post by Frank Zeigler on Nov 29, 2007 20:13:29 GMT -5
Hamilton Manufacturing Corporation was located at 1501-31 Cottage Avenue in the 1953 City Directory. This business was manufacture of Cosco Products and metal specialties. In the 1957 book they are listed at 2525 State Street. The 1959 directory lists the following as officers: William S. Hamilton V-President, Chairman of the Board Earl F. Hamilton President Clarence O. Hamilton Executive V-President Thomas R. Henderson V-President Robert L. Wendling V-President Frank Zeigler V-President Walter Miller Secretary Treasure Today Cosco is owned by the Dorel Industries. Dorel has headquarters in Montreal. In the past few years the 2525 State Street location has been expanded. Most of the lush green lawn along state street is a parking lot. Below is an ad that appeared in the 1955 Log.
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Post by angeljo57 on Apr 24, 2009 9:23:20 GMT -5
Hello. I am 52 and have known my grandparents had a Cosco folding step stool forever. They are both long gone and I still have it in my possession. I would like to restore it to original as much as possibly. Could you tell me the original color and the back and seat fabric as well? I have it partially dismantled in order to not affect the small parts or the seat and back coverings.
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Post by RER on Apr 24, 2009 12:27:59 GMT -5
Angeljo 57 congrats on having your grandparents Hamilton/Cosco folding step stool. The stools were mostly in the colors in this picture below. The plastic vinyl like seat/backing material can still be bought today at fabric stores to my knowledge. Looks like you have a choice on colors. Hello. I am 52 and have known my grandparents had a Cosco folding step stool forever. They are both long gone and I still have it in my possession. I would like to restore it to original as much as possibly. Could you tell me the original color and the back and seat fabric as well? I have it partially dismantled in order to not affect the small parts or the seat and back coverings.
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Post by Babs on Apr 25, 2009 15:11:59 GMT -5
Wow, guess I need to double check some of the items I'm pitching at my dad's. In the picture Bob posted, I believe I have the three tiered kitchen cart and may have one of the step stools too. I've not really turned these things upside down to look at them and check but guess I should.
The cart has an electical plug attached on one leg and it is white. The stool has been painted black so most likely any markings are long gone, but it is the type where the steps fold out from under the seat. The one item I have wanted to check on is an old 50's style metal kitchen table, which I thought perhaps was made at Arvins.
Next time I go over to the house, I will have to do some "turning upside down" of these three pieces of kitchen furniture.
One thing I know for sure he had, but it has been thrown out was a small stool that sat in the bathroom. I think it belonged to my grandparents and my grandfather would sit at the back door and take off his shoes before coming into the house. He kept a pair of houseslippers there by the back door and that is what he put on and what he wore in the house. This particular stool was thrown out or given to San Souci very early on in our clearing out of the house. I just have not had the time or the energy to keep checking the boards or to even think about saving a lot. It's just been our goal to clear out the house and get it ready for sale. One more thing I suppose I need a good "whacking" for would be the pitching out of Columbus made items that perhaps someone would've wanted for their collections. (The stool was identical to the small pink one in the right hand corner of the previous post.)
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Post by Babs on Apr 26, 2009 11:46:12 GMT -5
I did check the three tiered cart and it still has the Cosco tag underneath. I washed the cart today and it cleaned up pretty nicely; also tried to tighten the screws as it was wobbly. Could use a bit more tightening by stronger hands than mine to make it much more secure.
The cart is free for the taking if you are a Cosco collector.
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Post by Dody Dorn on Sept 9, 2009 3:12:34 GMT -5
I have a stool manufactured by Hamilton. I need replacement rubber feet. Is there any place to get them.
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Post by David Sechrest on Sept 9, 2009 21:43:50 GMT -5
Dody said:
I have a stool manufactured by Hamilton. I need replacement rubber feet. Is there any place to get them.
I did check out ebay. First I searched for Hamilton Cosco and nothing turned up. Searching for cosco, I got some hits.
It may be easier in the long run to buy a stool similar to yours. Seems most pricing was around $10.
If you live around here, you might check out Vic's Antiques up on 31 (traveling north from Columbus) before you get to Taylorsville, or even the Antique Mall.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help...
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Post by jaynecarmichael on Feb 26, 2011 23:52:06 GMT -5
I always enjoy looking through older magazines and finding Cosco ads. Clarence Hamilton was in my high school class. We still have an older Cosco step stool in our kitchen. They were well made!
Jayne
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