Description
This postcard features the Simonds Saw and Steel Company’s windowless plant, showcasing its modern architectural design. The building is depicted with a clear blue sky and an American flag flying proudly. The text highlights the company’s commitment to fine cutting tools and industrial efficiency. The postcard is undated.
Front Text (verbatim):
SIMONDS SAW AND STEEL CO.
FITCHBURG, MASS.
SERVING ALL INDUSTRY WITH FINE CUTTING TOOLS
CIRCULAR SAWS • BAND SAWS • HACK SAWS • FILES • SHEARS • MACHINE KNIVES
Back Text (verbatim):
The first of its type to be built anywhere in the world, SIMONDS WINDOWLESS PLANT incorporates virtually every up-to-date construction and engineering principle contributing to improved product quality and production efficiency as well as employee comfort and well-being. Uniform fluorescent lighting, air conditioning, insulated machine foundations, acoustic ceiling, straight line production on one floor level are noteworthy features.
