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Wolverine Brass company history timeline

1896

The Wolverine Brass Company was founded in 1896 by Louis A. Cornelius and a dozen helpers.

1909

They began manufacturing in a small plant on Shamut St and a year later moved into larger quarters at 256 Canal St (now 620 Monroe Ave., NW). By 1909 the firm had become one of the leading industries in Grand Rapids.

1932

In 1932, Cornelius became City Welfare Director for no pay, due to the vagaries of the Great Depression.

1944

In recognition for meeting production and efficiency goals, the company received many awards including the Army/Navy "E" Award in 1944.Outside of the firm, Wolverine Brass President, L.A. Cornelius, was involved in the community.

2022

Grand Rapids History Center. https://archive.grpl.org/repositories/4/resources/172 Accessed July 11, 2022.

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