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Founded by John Whitfield Bunn in 1870.1
Private company
Illinois Watch Company
Defunct American watch manufacturer
The Illinois Watch Company was founded on December 23, 1870, in Springfield, Illinois, by John C. Adams, John Whitfield Bunn (1831–1920), and various additional financiers. Twenty years later, Jacob Bunn Jr., (1864–1926) took over and ran the company until his death in 1926.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1870Founded1
- HeadquartersQuincy1
- Websitewww.illinoiswatchcompany.com
- Legal formcompany1
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The Illinois Watch Company was founded on December 23, 1870, in Springfield, Illinois, by John C. Adams, John Whitfield Bunn (1831–1920), and various additional financiers. Twenty years later, Jacob Bunn Jr., (1864–1926) took over and ran the company until his death in 1926.2
Leadership
Who has led Illinois Watch Company, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderJohn Whitfield Bunn1
Timeline
- 1870Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.illinoiswatchcompany.com1
- WikipediaIllinois Watch Company
- WikidataQ16996668
Sources
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- 2WikipediaIllinois Watch Company on Wikipedia