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Abendroth & Root Manufacturing Co

Defunct American motor vehicle manufacturer

Abendroth & Root Manufacturing Company was an American manufacturer of water heaters, water tanks and other sanitation equipment, and later, automobiles. The company was founded in Newburgh, New York, in 1866. It was known for manufacturing the Root Water Tube Boiler and was noted for supplying the Philadelphia Edison Electric Light Company with 3,500 horsepower of boilers.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1906Founded1

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Frontenac Touring cars and Runabouts manufactured at Newburgh - (3989889739)
Photo: New York Public Library, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons3

Abendroth & Root Manufacturing Company was an American manufacturer of water heaters, water tanks and other sanitation equipment, and later, automobiles.2

Timeline

  1. 1906Founded Founded1

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