Westra Hard Hat

Hard Hard

Hard Hard

Name/Title

Westra Hard Hat

Description

Westra Hard Hat. These hard hat was part of the personal safty equipment used by Westra construction workers. Westra Construction, a Waupun-based national construction company, closed its doors on July 15, 2005 without warning after nearly 60 years in business leaving 76 workers without employment. The business was started in 1948 by William Westra and his son Dewey. The employee-owned company had locations in Waupun, Phoenix, Arizona, and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Acquisition

Accession

2005.0022

Source or Donor

Dahl Residence

Acquisition Method

Donation