HOCKEY'S OLDEST BUSINESS – SINCE 1847: CHAPTER 1 – AYR
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✍️ The article tells the story of the Hilborn Company, a family-owned business in Ayr, Ontario, that manufactured hockey sticks from 1847 to 1931. The company was founded by John Watson, a Scottish immigrant, and was later taken over by the Hilborn family. The article highlights the company's history, its impact on the development of hockey in Canada, and its eventual decline and closure.
👉 The Hilborn Company was founded in 1847 by John Watson, a Scottish immigrant, in Ayr, Ontario. 👉 The company started as a foundry that produced farm implements, but later shifted its focus to manufacturing hockey sticks. 👉 The company was later taken over by the Hilborn family, who continued to produce high-quality hockey sticks. 👉 The company was known for its innovative manufacturing techniques and its ability to produce high-quality sticks that were used by many professional hockey players. 👉 The company was eventually taken over by Seagram interests and was shut down in 1931.
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