Alaska Factory
From London's Ghost Acres
The Alaska Factory was built in 1869 by F.A. Schroeter, under J.M. Oppenheim & Co. The business was originally focused on the preparation of seal skins: unhairing, dressing and dyeing. As the seal trade diminished, the factory expanded to preparing general skins and furs. From 1880 the factory was under C.W. Martin & Sons Ltd until into the second half of the 20th century. During the Second World War, the factory focused its work on preparing sheepskins for the RAF flying suits.
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“Alaska Factory Opened in 1869 for working seal fur, only the entrance gates with the carving of a seal remain of the old factory, once the haunt of 'shavers, blubberers, fleshers, dyers, tubbers and top-hatted wing-collared aproned craftsmen'. The newer art deco building is by architect Wallis Gilbert, who also designed the Hoover buildings in London.” http://www.secret-london.co.uk/Bermondsey_2.html
Seal skins were from Russia, Norway, Canada, and the United States of America.
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Operation
1869
Location
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Used Raw Materials
Ownership
From | To | Owner |
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1869 | 1873 | J.M. Oppenheim & Co. |
1873 | 1880 | Martin and Teichmann |
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Industry
From | To | Industry |
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1869 | The date "{{{to_date}}}" was not understood.The date "{{{to_date}}}" was not understood. | Leather and Skins Industry |