The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
E. L. FREEMAN & SON,
Printers, Publishers and StatiOnerS

The city of Providence has every reason To
be proud of its many enterprises in the print
ing publishing and stationery lines, conducted
as they are on a sound commercial basis and
in a public spirited manner. Their import
ance as a means of developing and bringing
before the public the immense resources of
Providence and vicinity cannot be doubted,
while their constantly increasing volume OF
business are guarantees of the prosperity of the
industrial interests OF the city and State.
A thoroughly progressive and successful
house, and one which is everywhere recog-
nized as among the leaders in these particular
lines. is that of Il. l.. Freeman d Son, who
need no Introduction to the people of Rhode
Island They operate a large plant at Cen
tral Falls, and have stores at No. Westmin-
ster street in this city and No. l9l Main street,
Pawtucket.
The present extensive business was
founded in the year 1868, by Mr.. +. l.. Free
man, in a modest ana unpretentious way, in
the same building now occupied by the firm in
Central Falls. The wonderful growth OF the
enterprise is practically without an equal and
their patronage has been constantly ex-
tended, until at the present time their trade
covers all points In the State. After carrying
on n successful business for about six years,
Mr.. Freeman enlarged his facilities and began
the publication of tho Central Falls Weekly
Visitor, which he published until Jan. l, 1891,
when IL was sold TO David J. White and con-
solidated with the Pawtucket Record.
In November, 1885, Mr.. William G. Free
man, the oldest son of the founder and head
of tho firm, was admitted TO partnership and
the present firm of 4. l.. Freeman e Son was
formed. In the year 1888, the Artogravure
Company was incorporated with Mr.. VIM, G.
Freeman as treasurer and manager
This company make n speciality of repro
ducing portraits, buildings, machinery,
scenery, and all kinds of appliances by the
latest improved gelatine process and finds
ready market for all their art goods with
jobbers and picture dealers throughout the
United states.
The large Freeman plant at Central Falls
an entire three story brick build
ing, 40xl0o feet in dimensions with additions
fitted up and fully equipped with the latest
improved presses, machinery and appliances
with adequate steam power and constant en-
ployment Is furnished 90 about seventy-five
skilled hands. At this plant they possess
facilities for the execution Of contracts OF any
size. for printing. and every order large or
make speciality of book and pamphlet work, i
and pride themselves upon their ability TO get
but briefs, contracts. specifications and all
work where accuracy and speed are required.
at the shortest possible notice. The reputa-
ion of the firm for fine catalogue and cut
printing Is unsurpassed.
Since 1877 they have been the State printers,
md since 1881 they have printed and pub
ishcd the Freemasons' Ropository."a a lead
ng organ Of the Masonic order. In 1871 they
lccame the owners OF the book store at No. 3 |
street where they carry a com |
lletc line of blank books stationery and Office |
supplies. They also conduct branch store /
lt No l9l Main street, IaNtuckct, carrying /
he same line OF goods.
The firm OF r. H. Freeman a Son occupics /
commanding position IN the trade. which IL i
certainly due 10 the untiring energy and intelii-
gCnt efforts OF its mcmhcrs. Mr.. T.. l.. Free i
nan l. we'll known thrOugout the state and /
las occupied many positions Of public trust
md responsibility. lie b held la high esteem,
~ = wide circle OF friends, In social political
md business life.