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January 19, 2016

Hamilton Stories: Don Konop

This weekend Don Konop shared with us his Hamilton story. Don was hired at the Hamilton Manufacturing Company in January of 1959 as a machine hand working on various type of machinery. After many years and promotions from Cabinet Maker to General Supervisor, he ended up being the Plant Manager of the entire wood plant. He regaled us with many... Read More »

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December 10, 2015

Hamilton Stories: Norb Brylski

If we think of Norb Brylski as the museum's godfather, he surely didn't disappoint in the second round of our oral history series. Norb's history began in Pulaski Wisconsin, where he worked and operated his own shop in that town. From his beginning at Hamilton in the early 60s, this is the story of a man who adapted to all... Read More »

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December 9, 2015

Hamilton Stories: Kenny Koenig

Master carpenter Kenny Koenig gave an engaging interview for Hamilton's first of six oral histories at the museum. With his tenure of employment spanning the 70s until the plant closing, his is a unique voice to preserve. From information regarding everything from kiln drying wood for type, to knowledge of the "type shop" and observing the closing of the plant... Read More »

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June 2, 2015

Giving New Life to an old Hamilton Drafting Table: Final Construction

Follow along as guest blogger, Doug Murray, goes through the process of refurbishing an old Hamilton drafting table found in a barn! This is the final installment, so make sure you start at the beginning with his first post. The end of an era! I can’t believe it’s over. This desk started as a massive pile of flotsam and materialized... Read More »

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May 26, 2015

Giving New Life to an old Hamilton Drafting Table: Sanding, Stain, and Finish

Follow along as guest blogger, Doug Murray, goes through the process of refurbishing an old Hamilton drafting table found in a barn! This is part 4, so make sure you start at the beginning with his first post. Final Sanding, Stain Application and Protective Varnish Finish Well I’m in this project about a month already and I can kind of... Read More »

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