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Incorporation in Chicago
- When
- August 1864
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois
The National Watch Company was incorporated in Chicago in August 1864 by Philo Carpenter and Howard Z.
The company was first incorporated in August 1864 as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois. This initial legal formation preceded the physical establishment of the manufacturing complex in Elgin, Illinois.
Sources
- Elgin National Watch Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-11
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