Fredric Seagrave |
In 1881, Frederic S. Seagrave founded "Seagrave and Company" where he built ladders for orchards. Not long after, Seagrave began manufacturing ladders and wagon carts for fire departments. His company was one of the first vehicular companies in Detroit, Michigan. In 1891, Seagrave and Company moved to Columbus, Ohio. Owner of The Ohio Buggy Company, Julius Stone, partnered with Frederic Seagrave and renamed the company "The Seagrave Company". Julius Stone bought out Frederic Seagrave in 1902 and moved the operation to 2000 High St., Columbus, Ohio. On January 5th, 1925 the company underwent another name change, making it "The Seagrave Corporation". For decades the corporation continued to grow and thrive. On July 1st 1963, The Seagrave Corporation was purchased by The FWD Corporation and the name was changed to "Seagrave Fire Apparatus" Inc. Operations were moved to Clintonville, WI in 1965, where it remains to this day. Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC continues to manufacture firetrucks and other severe duty machines and remains as one of "The Greatest Names in Fire Apparatus".
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William Besserdich |
Otto Zachow |
Walter Olen |
