Birely, Hillman & Streaker [SEP] industry
Birely, Hillman &amp; Streaker
Birely, Hillman & Streaker was a prominent Philadelphia shipbuilding firm through the latter part of the 19th century. The shipyard specialized in the manufacturer of large wooden paddle steamers and wooden steamboats for the domestic American market.
History.
The company had its origins in two earlier Philadelphia shipyards, Birely & Sons (founded by John Birely) and Hillman & Streaker, both of which were established in the 1840s during the "golden age" of American wooden shipbuilding. In this period,
- "Philadelphia Photographer" magazine begins publication.
- Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul built.
- June: Sanitary Fair held.
- 1865
- Benjamin Guggenheim was an American businessman who was born in Philadelphia and died aboard when the ship sank in the North Atlantic Ocean. His body was never recovered.
- 1866
- August: National Union Convention held.
- Birely, Hillman & Streaker (shipbuilders) and Green's Hotel in business.
- Chestnut Street Bridge opens.