Episode 3 of 4
Recruitment from Waltham
- When
- September 1864
- Where
- Waltham, Massachusetts
Founders visited Waltham Watch Company in September 1864 and recruited seven watchmakers.
In September 1864, the founders visited the Waltham Watch Company in Waltham, Massachusetts. They successfully convinced seven of Waltham's watchmakers to come to work for their new company, establishing the initial workforce.
Sources
- Elgin National Watch Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-11
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