Private company

Denny-Renton Clay and Coal Company

Defunct manufacturing company in Seattle, Washington1

Denny-Renton Clay and Coal Company, founded in 1892 as Denny Clay Company, was the largest producer of brick pavers in the world by 1905.2 It was founded by Arthur Armstrong Denny.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1892Founded1
  • Industryindustrial manufacturing1
  • HeadquartersSeattle1
Denny-Renton Clay and Coal Company Plant 1907
Photo: Image is marked: Copyright Darius Kinsey 1907, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Denny-Renton Clay and Coal Company, founded in 1892 as Denny Clay Company, was the largest producer of brick pavers in the world by 1905. An industry journal said in 1909 "The clay products of this company have long been a standard for general excellence in Seattle and the entire northwest" and described its products: "Four great factories are operated by this big Seattle concern, one being devoted exclusively to the manufacture of sewer pipe, with a capacity of two miles of sewer pipe daily; one devoted exclusively to the manufacture of terra cotta; another, the Renton factory, manufactures p2

The story

Founded by Arthur Armstrong Denny in 1892.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1927Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1892Founded Founded1