Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-14
GALVANIZED IRON WORK.
Murray & Regain as Manufacturers OF
COFniee and OF Tin, Copper and
sheet Iron, and Dealers In stoves and
TinWare.

Murray & Regain as Manufacturers OF
COFniee and OF Tin, Copper and
sheet Iron, and Dealers In stoves and
TinWare.
Il has been only of comparatively late
years that the manufacture Of galvanized
iron work acquired any prominence what
ever. Foolish prejudices existed against
the use Of iron for building purposes, and
not only had these prejudices to be over
come but many and needed improvements
were lacking. The introduction Ofgalvan-
lied iron in the construction Of cOrnice,
ratings, dOrmer windows, chimney and
window caps, for balustrades, pinnacles and
tUrrets for churches, and almost thousand
other uses, has met with hearty approval at
the hands Of the public, and we accord
ingly make some mention Of a firm that
may be considered Representative" Of this
as well as other lines Of trade.
Murray & Regain began business on South
Cherry street in 1867, with but very small
capital. They there devoted their atten-
ton chiefly to tin guttering and jObbing
work in the city, under the style Of Murray
& Co. They moved 70 Market street in
1870, the style Of the firm being Murray,
Jones & Co., and, with improved prospects,
they turned their attention to tin roofing,
galvanized iron cornice work, cooking and
heating stoves, tinWare, etc, as we'll as to
jObbing business in the country, and they
met with very good encouragement. In
1871 Messrs. Murray & Regan bought out
their partner, Mr.. Jones, and under their
present firm name have continued business,
which, By close application and Uutiring
eneryg, has increased steadily. The firm
having given satisfaction in all business
transactions, it was not long before they
became extensively known among contract
Ors at home and abroad.
In 1871 they added extensively to their
stock Of stoves and tinWare for the purpose
of entering into the regular jObbing trade.
In this capacity they soon became well
known to the commercial community and
Immediately became rivals Of the leading
business firms in their line. s'Success"
was their Watchword, and in the spring Of
1874 their business had increased to such
an extent that . removal TO more cOmmO-
diOus quarters became actually necessary.
The firm secured the large and commOdiOus
stOrehOuse formerly known as the McKen-
zie & Co. warehouse, corner Of Bunk alley
and College street, where they still remain,
one Of the leading houses Of the city. Their
work can be found on a large number Of
the most noted buildings, public and pri-
vate, in the city, and the firm, by energy,
economy and a judiciOus advertising pol
icy have demonstrated what may be accom-
plished. Employing the most skillful
workmen, the reputation Of the house has
been fixed throughout the State, and it is
almost superfuoUs in US to add anything
by way Of comment.
In stock a very wide range Of goods is
carried. MarbeliZed iron mantels are quite
a specially, and so are heating furnaces and
cooking ranges Of all Of the improved pat
terms, and, in brief, Murray & Regain can
come before the public as ''mssters Of the
/" prepared TO I'LL any and every
order entrusted to them.