The story
Founded by Edward C. Stearns and George N. Stearns in 1864.1
Private company
E. C. Stearns & Company
Logo: The Horseless Age, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
E. C. Stearns & Company was a manufacturer of tools and hardware in Syracuse, New York and was organized in 1864 as George N. Stearns Company by George N. Stearns, a wagon maker. During the early years, the company was principally involved in the production of hollow iron tools and specialties, hollow augers, and saw vises.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1864Founded1
- HeadquartersSyracuse1
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E. C. Stearns & Company was a manufacturer of tools and hardware in Syracuse, New York and was organized in 1864 as George N. Stearns Company by George N. Stearns, a wagon maker. During the early years, the company was principally involved in the production of hollow iron tools and specialties, hollow augers, and saw vises.2
Leadership
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- FounderEdward C. Stearns1
- FounderGeorge N. Stearns1
Products and brands
- builders hardware
Listed on Wikidata.1
Timeline
- 1864Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaE. C. Stearns & Company
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ5321789
Sources
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- 2WikipediaE. C. Stearns & Company on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsE. C. Stearns & Company logo by The Horseless Age, Public domain