CHASING SILVER: THE STORY OF GORHAM


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One man's bold ingenuity turns a small workshop into a titan of silver manufacturing.

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A small manufacturing company in Providence, Rhode Island makes bold, innovative strides at the height of the American Industrial Revolution. A pioneering son transforms his father’s silver company from a one-horse operation into an industrial, multi-million-dollar enterprise. New methods of mass production lead to prosperity and growth, even as the company weathers the hardships of the Civil War.

#102

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A young, ambitious sales executive guides Gorham into its golden age.

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After Gorham loses its visionary leader, a young, ambitious sales executive guides the company into its golden age. A state-of-the-art silver manufacturing plant is built in the Elmwood section of Providence, and the Martelé line is launched to overwhelming critical acclaim. As World War I rages, Gorham adapts to survive.

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In the wake of war and economic disaster, Gorham grapples with an uncertain future.

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In the wake of war and economic disaster, Gorham grapples with an uncertain future. As the country prepares for a second World War, the company turns to munitions contracts to stay afloat. New designers leave their mark on the Gorham silver brand, while a climate of hostile takeovers and corporate mergers leaves Gorham on unstable ground.