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Preston Car Company

Rolling stock manufacturer

The Preston Car Company was a Canadian manufacturer of streetcars and other railway equipment, founded in 1908. It was formed by local investors including Frederick and George Adam Clare.2 It is part of J. G. Brill Company.1 It ceased to exist in 1923.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1908Founded1
  • Industryindustrial manufacturing, railway1
  • HeadquartersPreston1

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The Preston Car Company was a Canadian manufacturer of streetcars and other railway equipment, founded in 1908. It was formed by local investors including Frederick and George Adam Clare.2

Corporate structure

Preston Car Company is part of a group headed by J. G. Brill Company. 2 entities, 2 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

Products and brands

  • passenger railroad car

Listed on Wikidata.1

Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1923Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1908Founded Founded1

Sources

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