Tubal Cain Foundry
Previously the location of the Western Foundry, the Tubal Cain foundry was found at Urquhart Street, Ballarat. Having retired from the firm of Robinson, Thomas & Co., Jacob Thomas became the manager of the Tubal Cain Foundry in October or November of 1864. (The Star, 4 Nov 1864)
During the 1890s it concentrated on producing pipes for the mining industry. (Bate, 1978)
Background
Thomas' Tubal Cain foundry was located in Urquhart Street, Ballarat. During the 1890s it concentrated on producing pipes for the mining industry.[1]
History
Site
Corner of Urquhart Street and Lyons Street.[2]
Innovations
Community Involvement
Works Produced
Workplace Relations
The People
Having retired from the firm of Robinson, Thomas & Co., Jacob Thomas became the manager of the Tubal Cain Foundry in October or November of 1864. (The Star, 4 Nov 1864)
Legacies
See also
Further Notes
References
Bate, Weston. Lucky City: The First Generation at Ballarat 1851-1901. Melbourne: Melbourne University Press, 1978.
The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864), Friday 4 November 1864, page 3
Further Reading
External Links
--C.K.Gervasoni 14:18, 14 February 2013 (EST); --Beth Kicinski 12:06, 9 December 2011 (EST)