John Torrance and Son Foundry and Stove Manufactory was founded in 1876. During the firm’s early years, they did a great deal of repair work on river barges and steamboats, but in later years moved on to construction work - including the manufacture of steel beams and other iron work. The company’s founder, John R. Torrance died in 1897, and his son William Torrance took over the business. In turn, M. A. Torrance became head of the company when his father William Torrance died in 1934. The company is still in business under the name Torrance Casting and Fabricating.
