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Edward J. Barcalo

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Edward J. Barcalo
Born1870
Mount Morris, New York, United States
Died1963(1963-00-00) (aged 92–93)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBusinessman
Known forFounding the Barcalo Manufacturing Company

Edward Joel Barcalo (1870–1963) was an American businessman, noted for founding the Barcalo Manufacturing Company (now the Barcalounger Company), perhaps best known for the Barcalounger.[1] He was born in Mt. Morris, in the state of New York. Living in Buffalo, New York, Barcolo founded the Barcalo Manufacturing Company in 1896: it originally produced tools, but expanded into the furniture market. By the early 1950s the company had over 550 employees.[2]

Career

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In 1916, he served as the president of the Associated Manufacturers of New York State.[3]

Barcalo received a patent for the invention of a bed spring.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Cichon, Steve. "Two cases for Buffalo as the home of the first coffee break". The Buffalo News. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  2. ^ "Barcalo of Buffalo". Western New York Heritage Press. Archived from the original on May 6, 2011. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
  3. ^ Frank, Nancy. From criminal law to regulation: a historical analysis of health and safety law. Garland. 1986. Page 43. Google books. June 5, 2011
  4. ^ US 1890358, Barcalo, Edward J., "Pillow or cushion", published 1932-12-06