History of W. Rose Tool Co.

Early W. Rose brick trowel, very worn

W. Rose, one of the oldest manufacturers in the United States, is located in Sharon Hill, PA, adjacent to Philadelphia. Here is the 1889 factory from the firm's 1929 catalog and a screen shot of  Google Street View in 2012.

For Nearly 200 Years, Its Trade Has Been Tools The W. Rose Tool Co. In Sharon Hill Takes Pride In Being Old-fashioned

W. Rose in 1959 Star Sales catalog

1889 and 1912