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Because of the lack of published trowel and masonry tool histories, the information here is based on other sources that may be less reliable and certainly are incomplete. These include eBay and tools that I purchase myself that are the starting points for my research. I will write what I know as I learn it. If what you read here interests you, please check back often and look for revisions and corrections. Scanned catalogs are on Archive.org as pdf files. A few are links to other websites. Your photos and information are welcome. Please click on any picture to enlarge it. Comments are welcome, but any with links will be deleted as possible spam.

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

History of P.F. Connelly

Concrete, Vol. 11, No. 4, Apr. 1911, pg. 90

P.F. Connelly, El Reno, Oklahoma, manufactured long-handled concrete tools in the 1908-1911 period. Their adjustable handle fit 6 tools, including adjustable finish trowel, "edger, jointer, pointing trowel and combination curbstone finisher, which at one operation finishes the curb, cuts curb joint and turns the edge." The business was owned by Patrick F. Connelly (c. 1873-1932), a native of Ireland, who also owned a paving company.

Cement World, Vol. 2, No. 6, 15 Sep. 1908, pg. 436


  

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