Private company
Barber Asphalt Company
Former Asphalt, Tanker and Shipping Company
The Barber Asphalt Company, founded in 1883 by Amzi L. Barber, initially started in Washington, D.C. and later moved its headquarters to New York City. The company leased the largest known asphalt deposit at Pitch Lake, Trinidad in 1888 and expanded its operations with various offices and subsidiaries.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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The Barber Asphalt Company, founded in 1883 by Amzi L. Barber, initially started in Washington, D.C. and later moved its headquarters to New York City. The company leased the largest known asphalt deposit at Pitch Lake, Trinidad in 1888 and expanded its operations with various offices and subsidiaries.2
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- WikipediaBarber Asphalt Company
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