Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-05
4 GROWING ENTERPRISE.
The stearns manufacturing
COMPANY. OF Los Angles.

Company, OF Los Angles.
The rapid growth OF the manufactur-
ing interests of this city is the most en-
couraging feature which can be noted at
present, There has been a steady and
healthy development in this direction,
and all the industries seem thriving.
The Stearns Manufacturing Company,at
the corner Of Date and Chavez streets,
Is one of the most recent local enter
prises which is deserving Of much cred
It. The main building was erected in
1888 by Geo. l.. Stearns 4 Sons, Mr..
Stearns having formerly been connected
with one Of the largest manufactures
in Michigan. The most recent and i'm
portant addition to these works is an
iron and brass foundry, which is owned
by Mr.. II. II. Conklin, practical ma
chinist, formerly from the State of New
York. The foundry comprises two iron
buildings. In the main structure there
is large frame capable Of handling ten
tons, two core ovens, two brass fur
naces, a number Of moulds, a large
blower, and other machinery. The
other building is used as pattern shop.
The new foundry will be completed and
ready for business this week and will be
able to handle all kinds of iron and
brass work, including iron fronts for
large buildings. 1t is in the hands OF
one of the best practical foundrymen in
the country.
The next department of the Stearns
Manufacturing Company is the wood.
working branch. Here there Is a goou
sized force OF skilled workmen aud with
the aid of the latest improved machinery
they are kept busy turning out mouio.
ing, tanks Of all descriptions and great
variety of woodwork. There are ample
facilities for turning and band saving.
Department No. 3 is the iron working
shop. Here all kinds OF iron WORK Is
turned out, including engines. all kinds
of machinery, shafting, puiieys, etc.
The firm makes a speciality OF the manu-
facture of the Regulator windmill, which
has given great satisfaction in southern
California and in fact all parts OF the
world. 1t is the universal testimony
that it is the most effective and reliable
mill in use. On Southern California
farm where surface water is depended
upon 1t is a perfect treasure. The COM
pany are also prepared to do blacksmith
and all kinds OF bolt work and have the
best outfit for repairing in the city.
The west section OF the building is
rented to Messrs. Randolph 4 Hughes,
two carpenters who are doing large
amount of contract work, including
many large buildings. They are at
present engaged on the building OF DIR.
Wheeler. on First street.
The last department is occupied by Z.
X. Lamb, stairbuilder. Mr.. Lamb has
the reputation OF being the most com.
petent man in his particular trade on the
coast. He has facilities for doing the
very best work.
1t will be seen that the Stearns manu-
featuring Company is fully equipped for
business and has facilities, taken alto
gether. unsurpassed south of San Fran
cisco. The proprietors report a very
satisfactory business during the past
year. They have some large orders from
Glasssll and also from Little for wind
mills, and are putting up large wind
mill and tank on the Childs tract. They
are contemplating other Improvements
and will soon have facilities for doing
almost any kind Of work in the ma
chinery line.