LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS  CITY  OF  BROOKLYN


SMITH & BRANDELL

Andrew L. Smith
Henry Brandell

Acme Steam Wire and Iron Works
Nos. 80 to 90 Pearl Street, corner of Front.-

The Acme Steam Wire and Iron Works were founded in 1881 by Messrs. Andrew L. 
Smith and Henry Brandell, who had previously had valuable experience in the 
business. Industry and energy soon built up a trade that placed the house 
in the front rank of importance in its special field, and it has continued 
to advance with steadiness. The factory is situated at Nos. 80 to 90 Pearl 
street, and comprises the whole of the first floor, 50x150 feet in dimensions. 
It is arranged in every department with careful and experienced attention to 
the importance of securing the best production at the lowest possible cost. 

The success of the establishment in this respect has enabled it to place its 
goods in the market on the most attractive and advantageous terms, and has still 
further added to the demand on its resources. The machinery in use is of the 
latest and most improved description, securing greater excellence, the 
multiplication of graceful forms, and the ingenious adaptation of new designs 
to the purposes for which they are intended. The manufactures includes a 
varied and useful list of specialties, such as wire and iron railing, area 
gates and tree guards, wire cloth, sieves, coal and sand screens, wire and 
wrought iron window guards, wrought and cast iron stable fixtures, flower 
stands, nursery fenders, fire guards, fly doors, window screens, and plain 
and ornamental wire work of every kind. They also enclose elevators with any 
design. 

These goods are produced in great quantities, shipped to all parts of the 
United States, and exported to the West Indies, Europe, and South America. 
Thirty mechanics are given constant employment, and that number is being steadily 
added to. Ample capital is invested, and the interests of the concern are being 
pushed with great vigor and enthusiasm. The house is one of the reliable and 
responsible institutions of Brooklyn, and a most desirable one with which to open 
negotiations. 

Mr. Smith was born in Pennsylvania.
Mr. Brandell is a native of Albany, N. Y. 
They are both young men of enterprise and ambition, trustworthy and honorable 
in all their transactions. 



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

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