M. H. Birge & Sons

American, 1834–1982

LocationBuffalo, New York, United States

BiographyUpon leaving the university, George Kingsley Birge entered the wallpaper establishment (founded in 1834) of his father, Martin H. Birge, and was soon admitted partner, the firm style being M. H. Birge and Co. Later Henry M. Birge became a member of the house, which became M. H. Birge & Sons. This partnership continued until 1890, when it sold out to the National Wall Paper Co. In 1900 the original proprietors bought back the business, establishing the corporation since widely known as the M. H. Birge & Sons Co., of which George K. Birge was president. The company, located at 390 Niagara Street, was famous for the 12-color process of wallpaper production.

The company maintained branches in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, St. Louis, Boston, and London, England. Its products were sold throughout he U. S., Europe, South America, South Africa, and Australia.

Person TypeCorporate Body