LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS  CITY  OF  BROOKLYN


Samuel SELF

Manufacturer of Sashes, Doors, Blinds, and Trimmings
Bedford Avenue, corner of Guernsey Street, Greenpoint.-

The substantial growth of Brooklyn during the past quarter of a century 
has developed the manufacture of building materials to such an extent that 
no city in the United States has better facilities for producing all kinds 
of wood finish for buildings, while the most favorable inducements are now 
held out by our manufacturers to dealers, contractors, and builders. 

A prominent house in the city engaged in this industry is that of Mr. Samuel
Self, whose office and planing-mill are located on Bedford Avenue, corner of 
Guernsey Street, Greenpoiut. 

This business was originally founded in 1859 by Mr. Self. The premises 
occupied comprise a superior three-story building, having a frontage of 150 
feet by a depth of 125 feet, with office and extensive storehouse opposite. 

The factory is fully supplied with the latest improved wood-working machinery, 
lathes, and other necessary appliances. The machinery is operated by a 
seventy-horse power steam engine, while one hundred experienced workmen are 
employed in the various departments. In conducting the work at the factory a 
number of subdivisions are necessary, as that for the manufacture of sash, 
doors, and blinds, the planing and moulding, scroll-sawing, and fine cabinet 
work. 

Everything in the way of dimension lumber, dressed lumber, flooring, sidings, 
mouldings, and other planing-null work is executed to order and every facility 
is enjoyed for turning out work promptly and in the best manner. Mr. Self 
furnishes estimates promptly for all kinds of inside woodwork at the lowest 
possible prices consistent with first-class workmanship and the best materials. 
Ground and cut glass are likewise kept in stock, and blinds of every description 
are carefully painted and repaired. 

The telephone call of the house is Greenpoint, 136. 

Mr. Self was born in New York, as a dealer, manufacturer, and citizen is highly 
esteemed by all who know him, and well deserves the liberal and influential 
patronage that is being accorded him in this important enterprise. 


With Special Thanks to: Cathy Harrison Speciale
Transcribed exclusively for the Brooklyn Genealogical Information Pages: Nancy E Lutz

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