This address no longer exists – today it is the site of the Newport on Seven apartments, with the address 7450 Highway 7. In its industrial days, though, it was a powerhouse of employment and production.
MARTIN MANUFACTURING
The Martin Manufacturing Co. was located on the site from 1902 to 1925 when it was razed by fire.
CENTURY FOUNDRY
From at least 1937 to 1940 it was the site was the Century Foundry Co., Julius Cohen, proprietor.
RODGERS HYDRAULIC
From 1941 to at least 1964, it was the home of Rodgers Hydraulic. Rodgers Hydraulic was a major industry in St. Louis Park
SHIELD PATTERN WORKS
Also in 1949-64, with the same address and phone number, was Shield Pattern Works: Wood & Metal Machinery Patterns, owned by Theo. Schiel.
