Private company
Washington Iron Works
Former company in Seattle, Washington, United States
The Washington Iron Works was a listed company based in Seattle, Washington, in the United States, founded by John M. Frink, that manufactured steam-powered logging skidders and winches. The company was active from 1882 until the 1980s when its various divisions – manufacturing cranes, logging equipment, and presses – were gradually sold off.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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The Washington Iron Works was a listed company based in Seattle, Washington, in the United States, founded by John M. Frink, that manufactured steam-powered logging skidders and winches. The company was active from 1882 until the 1980s when its various divisions – manufacturing cranes, logging equipment, and presses – were gradually sold off.2
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- 2WikipediaWashington Iron Works on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsWashington Iron Works photo by Basal-area, CC BY-SA 4.0