Letter, Morse & Morris Carriage Factory

Morse Carriage

Morse Carriage

Name/Title

Letter, Morse & Morris Carriage Factory

Description

Morse & Morris Carriage Factory--In 1865, O. A. Morse, Jr, erected on the corner of Franklin and Drurnmond Streets, three commodious buildings for a carriage factory. In 1877, Mr. Morris purchased interest in the factory, which gives employrnent to nine men in the manufacture, exclusively, of carriages, phaetons, buggies and cutters. 3-15-84 Waupun Historical Society c/o Leona Nagler, 115 E. Franklin St. Waupun, Wi 53963 Dear Leona Nagler: I have purchased a buggy built by the J.S. Morris Carriage Co. Waupun. There is a name tag on the rear spring bar. I would appreciate any information and photographs you could supply me pertaining to the J. S. Morris Company. I would like to restore the vehicle to as close to original condition as possible. I will pay you for your efforts and cost. Sincerely yours, Kent McReynolds Rt. 1, Box 385-B Flagstaff, Ariz 86001

Acquisition

Accession

2005.0028