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Member Profile:
American
Alloy Foundry, Inc. in Baltimore, MD
Owner:
Bob Eagen
American Alloy Foundry is one of Baltimore's oldest working
foundries. The original location was on Colvin Street. Established
in 1935 by brothers Harry H. Gunther and Charles H. Gunther,
they learned the trade from their father who was the foreman
of Old Central Foundry in Dundalk. They were forced to relocate
in 1942 due to the increase in business during World War
II and the need for more manufacturing space. They relocated
to their present building on South Eden Street located between
Fells Point and the Inner Harbor.
The Foundry was eventually passed down to Harry's son-in-law,
Hugh A. Eagan, who ran the foundry for over 50 years. His
son, Bob, has been working in the foundry for the last 35
years and has been running it for the past 6 years. This
foundry has been family owned and operated for four generation.
Offering work in brass, bronze and aluminum castings, American
Alloy is well diversified. They sand-cast anything from
commercial and industrial machine parts to automobile parts
and antique replications. They've done work for the Smithsonian's
Museum of Natural History and Museum of American History
buildings. They've also been noted for having contributed
heavily to the reconstruction of the U.S.S. Constellation
and the Clara Barton House. American Alloy Foundry has also
cast the eagles that are located on the light poles of the
Taft Bridge, the first million-dollar bridge built in Washington,
DC.
They are currently excited about helping to recreate the
cast engine block for the replication of the Wright brother's
first airplane. On December l7th of this year, the replicated
model plan will be flown, celebrating the Centennial of
Flight in America. American Alloy takes great pride in their
quality products no matter what the job. Their hands-on
work ethic and caring attitude proves why they have been
in business since 1935.
American Alloy Foundry
112-120 South Eden Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-276-1930
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