May 23, 1905 – 1938

Capewell Horse Nail Company tenure

The Capewell Horse Nail Company appears in Toronto City Directories between 1906 and 1938. Capewell was one of the largest horse nail manufacturers, producing roughly a third of horsenails globally. The company was founded in 1881, and was based out of Hartford, Connecticut. Its Duke Street location was the company’s first Canadian branch.

1906 Directory Duke Street, see 50-56 Duke Street
1906 Toronto Directory Cover
1938 Directory Duke Street
1938 Toronto Directory Cover
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Sources:

  • Directories – The Internet Archive (https://archive.org/details/torontodirec190600midiuoft;
  • Company Information – American Farriers (http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/6132-capewell-hits-125-year-mark)