LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS  CITY  OF  BROOKLYN


T. R. SHEFFIELD

Sheffield Iron Works
Fire Escapes, Iron Railings, Shutters, Doors, Window Guards, etc.
No. 133 Conselyea Street
No. 531 North Second Street.-

Among the numerous industries that receive attention in this review of the 
manufacturing industries of Brooklyn, there is none more important than the 
production of fire escapes, iron railings, etc. A prominent and reliable 
house engaged in this trade is that of Mr. T. R. Sheffield, Sheffield Iron 
Works, No. 133 Conselyea Street, and No. 504 North Second Street. 

This business was established by Mr. Sheffield in 1860, and since its inception 
at that period he has secured a liberal and permanent patronage. His workshops 
are convenient, and are supplied with all requisite tools and appliances. 

Twenty experienced mechanics are employed, and the trade of the house extends 
throughout Brooklyn, New York, and the adjacent cities. Mr. Sheffield manufactures 
largely iron railings, shutters, doors, window guards, gates and bedsteads, 
columns, girders, rolled beams, vault lights, etc.  He likewise furnishes 
and erects all kinds of wrought and cast iron work for buildings, and cheerfully 
submits estimates free of charge. Mr. Sheffield makes a specialty of fire escapes, 
his pattern being highly recommended by Fire Department authorities, building 
inspectors, and architects. Their cost is less than others in use, and they are 
meeting with great favor in this and other cities. 

Mr. Sheffield has latterly completed all the iron work required in the erection of:
Meeker Avenue School, 
Atlantic Avenue P. E. Church, 
Kings County Penitentiary, and several other public and private buildings. 

All contracts are executed promptly and carefully, only first-class materials and 
skillful workmen being employed. 

Mr. Sheffield was born in Illinois, but has resided in Brooklyn the greater part 
of his life.  He is a popular member of I. O. O. F. and F. and A. M., is highly 
regarded by the community for his mechanical skill and integrity, and those 
forming business relations with this responsible house may rest assured that 
their interests will be carefully conserved and guarded. 


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

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