The business was established in 1898 by august kaspar, the son of a swiss lutheran missionary and a native of fayette county, who had worked as a ranchhand before moving to shiner in 1890. Their development was a direct response to a conversation between perry and his wife, where she commented that carrying a basket full of groceries was an armbreaking task. As print journalism declines, fate of sidewalk newspaper boxes is unclear. Dennis has twentyfive known connections and has the most companies in common with cordelia kaspar. Kaspar wire works featured as an american company innovating. Gail kasper is one of the nations top speakers, the top 1% club mentor, a television host, an advice columnist, ms. The only minus of the wire is that you dont see much of the cops home life and they are too depressing when you see their ruined private life. Read about kaspar wire works s history with usa today and the newspaper rack in newsweek. Great books by writers of hbos the wire books that are wire like in theme, style, or atmosphere are good too. Appleton wire works was a paper manufacturing facility in appleton, wisconsin, united states. Automotive component manufacturer higuchi executes successful expansion to texas by utilizing largevolume electroplating capabilities at kaspar wire works. Save coca cola wire rack to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Wireworks reaches third decade wireworks reaches their 30th year of being the premier manufacturer of cabling systems and custom panels to the professional audio and audiovisual industries 2002. On november 22, 1953, he was united in marriage to irma lorene behlen in the lutheran church with the rev.
On november 24, 1970, an official texas historical marker was dedicated to the original kaspar wire works, now known as kaspar wire works. Made from stainless steel and attaches to cement, brick, or wood walls. Truth be told is a more than fine companion piece to the beloved drama, and is by all means worth picking up. Keirsten is elated to be joining the cast of jesus christ superstar.
Bookwire offers the most complete list of books with comparison prices of the books you want from all the major online retailers. Kaspar companies is the parent company of seven subsidiaries. When kaspar companies started kaselco, a company specializing in electrocoagulation wastewater treatment, john directly developed, designed and built the reactor, as well as contributed to many of the systems patents. John kovalcik has worked at kaspar wire works for more than 40 years. The kasper family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. The wire was really a victorian novel the atlantic. A connection is made when two people are officers, directors, or otherwise associated with the same company. Dugoutstorage area ballbathelmet and gear rack holds up to 10 batting helmets with face guards, 12 bats and includes a ball chute for 10 baseballs. The introduction of barbed wire in 1874 put a serious crimp in smooth wire sales. In 1937, a brainstorming session between kaspar wire workss arthur kaspar and perry warmath resulted in the invention of the shopping cart. Metal manufacturing kaspar wire works kaspar companies. He than moved back to shiner and became a welder at kasper wire works until 1965 when a heart attach forced him to retire. Absolute in history, the collected works of walter kasper.
As the 25 easytofollow stepbystep projects in this book demonstrate, handformed wire objects may be charmingly rustic such as the wallhung spice rack or. The brewery is most well known for producing shiner bock, a dark germanczechstyle beer that is now distributed in 49 states. Sep 10, 2012 the wire was really a victorian novel. Shiner is the home of the spoetzl brewery, the oldest independent brewery in texas. Ragsdale 1 cover bibliography theme alexander, gregory j, and paul k. Kaspar wire works specializes in custom metal manufacturing.
Kaspar wire works 2625 broadway st san antonio, tx truck. Shiner, texas, march 26, 2020 prnewswireprweb during this challenging period in our nations history, kaspar wire works, a subsidiary of kaspar companies, inc. Make sure this fits by entering your model number baseball rack dimensions. Although jewelry dvds are great for technique and demonstration, and patterns are great for inspiration, sometimes you want to just curl up on. In 1840 there was 1 kasper family living in pennsylvania.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest television shows ever made, the wire, often called a novelastelevision, is a dickensian masterpiece that weaves together complex stories and complicated characters into a sprawling, textured portrait of an american city in decline. The book can be purchased directly from the lavaca county historical commission or viewed at the friench simpson library and elsewhere. Trademarks may include brand names, product names, logos and slogans. Vintage kaspar wire works large metal wire utlity basket 12 x 12. Kaspar manufacturing has been listed in the blue book since 2000. Therefore, i release all parties from all liabilities for any damages that may result from furnishing of said information. The company was the largest wire weaving company in the united states before it was sold in 1968. Ranch hand, texas precious metals, horizon firearms, kaspar wire works, bedrock truck beds, truckfitters, and silverback homes. Get the best deals on vintage wire basket when you shop the largest online selection at. The hauser project is a musical project created in 2011 whose name was inspired by kaspar hauser. Kaspar wire works kww manufactures formed wire products such as newspaper and magazine racks at its facility in shiner, texas. The most kasper families were found in the usa in 1920. Dec 11, 2009 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
Explore free books, like the victory garden, and more browse now. Kaspar wire works 32954 interstate 10 w boerne, tx mapquest. Understanding race, culture the history of baltimore book list 107201612. Toeplitz, elemental ii is the inaugural release of toeplitzs label r. Kaspar wire works, in shiner, a familyowned manufacturer of wire and sheetmetal products, developed from the introduction of barbed wire in texas.
Kaspar wire works inc shiner, tx general merchandise. Reviews should be between 500 and 1500 words, and offer a critical assessment of the book s value to scholars as well as an. You may also want to visit the texas historic sites atlas, a feature of the texas historical commission web site. Kaspar wire works expedites production and distribution of specialized custom newspaper racks to ensure usa todays inaugural issue reaches nationwide audience on the morning of launch prior to september 15, 1982, americans were often limited to local news and lengthy news cycles, which deprived them of important information regarding international and domestic events occurring every single day. Greatest enemy is a different approach to the life of a former ranger who appears to have ptsd, and would be a compelling and captivating series if the stories were expanded. Zorzi, and others join interviews with the shows creators, entertaining summaries of all sixty episodes and overviews of each of its seasons. Using the money he made from mowing lawns, jason bought his first stock at the age of. Shiner is also the home of the historic kaspar companies, one of the oldest continuously operating companies in america. And i have no doubt that that the book could be seen as a parody of the wiretaking the. Kaspar wire works texas state historical association. His works is more like the wire than lehane works for example.
By pulling out the hexagon created by the twisted wire, we were able to reference our past and have a versatile shape to use as the foundation of the logo. A glance around any posh urban design store indicates that wirework is making a comeback, perhaps because its simple lines can work just as well in a cottage as in a city setting. When not onstage this california native is a dance teacher and choreographer for concerts, competitions, and musicals. Collection historical note kaspar wire works company began in the 1890s developing wire baskets for farming including wire muzzles for horses, wire baskets. Drawn from the resources of the handbook of texas and the southwestern historical quarterly, this compilation offers a sampling of some of the many places, people, and events that have shaped the colorful history of the alamo city. Between 1982 and 1989, the occupational health and safety administration osha had conducted inspections at kaspar inc. Standing in front of our administration building in shiner, texas, the marker recognizes our company as a historic landmark and pays tribute to our local legacy.
Kaspar wire works has been working hard engineering, designing, and producing products to help fight covid19. It was added to the national register of historic places in 2008 for its industrial significance. Between 1945 and 1949 he worked in the oil field of west texas and new mexico. Kaspar wire works, in shiner, a familyowned manufacturer of wire and sheetmetal products, developed from the. History for ugcnetslet and other competitive examinations by ed 6. Wire forming, sheet metal and tubing by kaspar wire works. Holds up to10 batting helmets w face guards, 12 bats and includes a ball chute for8 softballs.
Kaspar wire works, previously known as kaspar wire works, has been a member of kaspar companies since its creation in 1898. Usa today newspaper rack project kaspar wire works. Kaspar manufacturing kaspar wire works featured as an. Pelecanos is the best writer of these that i have read. Aug 04, 2015 country living celebrates allamerican design from sea to shining sea. The development and implementation of the highspeed cable modem by the cable industry, along with a light regulatory touch, would create a new era of cable and launch entirely new applications and industries at an unprecedented pace. Theories propounded at the time linked him with the grand ducal house of baden and proposed his birth had been hidden as part of royal intrigue. The kasper wire works which is across the street from the brewery, also has tours, but by appointment. Essays from david simon, george pelecanos, laura lippman, william f. It was either attach all those barbs or find another use for it. Kaspar wire works ready to support more covid19 efforts during this challenging period in our nations history, kaspar wire works, a subsidiary of kaspar companies, inc. Aug 28, 2019 agua dulce, texas prweb august 28, 2019. Kec comprise the three affiliated kaspar companies located in the shiner facility. The eldest fifthgeneration kaspar, jason is the ceo of kaspar companies, the cofounder of texas precious metals, and the cio of ark fund capital management, a global asset management company.
Browse by title start with k texas state historical. Kaspar wire works is another preferred supplier found at since 1898, kaspar wire works has fabricated a wide range of stock and custom wi. Kaspar, son of the founder, purchased the business in 1924. The book itself is a pretty quick read, but is an essential one nevertheless for devoted fans of what may very well have been one of, if not the, greatest programs to ever grace the television screen. Wireworks chosen by metropolitan opera wireworks is chosen by the metropolitan opera in new york to supply the audio. Item descriptionplease read history and just happens to have the same number as the area code for detroit and wayne county. Collection historical note kaspar wire works company began in the 1890s developing wire baskets for farming including wire muzzles for horses, wire baskets for cotton, hay, and vegetables. Anthony kasper on detroits east side, and was then known as kasper manufacturing company. I was even keen on any of the ideas people gave me so im sorry if this is sucky as i just picked one of the suggestions and went with it. Hausers claims, and his subsequent death by stabbing, sparked much debate and controversy. Ranch hand, texas precious metals, horizon firearms, kaspar wire works, bedrock truck. The line remained practically empty until the early 1880s when the works were taken over by the abbey wire and tinplate company.
Because no specific object could be all encompassing, we chose to reference a key piece of the old company the famous kaspar wire works wire basket, the very first product we made. Pennsylvania had the highest population of kasper families in 1840. In 1994, birgit scherzer, then director and choreographer of the saarbrucken staatstheater ballet in germany, used the hauser story as the basis for a ballet kasper hauser which she presented at the saarbrucken staatstheater. Kaspar wire works collection, 19771981 manuscripts.
Bedrock truck beds operations manager, john petru, came to the companys maintenance department in 1978. Standing in front of our administration building in shiner, texas, the marker recognizes our company as a. Kaspar wire works ready to support more covid19 efforts. During this challenging period in our nations history, kaspar wire works, a subsidiary of kaspar companies, inc.
The registered agent on file for this company is dan a kaspar and is located at 959 state hwy 95 n, shiner, tx 77984. Vintage gym locker in collectible baskets for sale ebay. Abbey wire and tinplate company by august 1875, before the opening of the branch, the abbey wireworks company had stopped trading. Annual report on kaspar wire workss revenue, growth, swot. Committee print, legislative history of the occupational safety and health act of 1970, 91st cong.
Vintage kasper wire metal industrial gym locker basket shiner, texas 2 baskets. Get the best deals on vintage wire basket when you shop the largest online. This book endeavors to explain how the cable industry evolved from its beginnings in 1948 through current times. Take a look at some of the medical equipment that our dedicated essential employees have. Here are our countrys most beloved styles on vivid displayits architecture, ornaments, textiles, and other more humble itemsalong with secrets for recreating this inviting look at home and mixing up the. Trademark applications show the products and services that kaspar wire works is developing and marketing. Kaspar wire works, previously known as kaspar wire works, has been a. Commissioned and first performed in january 2004 by bassist kasper t. A person would place their personal items in the basket, hand it to an attendant, take the pin, and clip the pin to their clothing. In 1937, a brainstorming session between kaspar wire works s arthur kaspar and perry warmath resulted in the invention of the shopping cart. Librivox founded in 2005 is a community of volunteers from all over the world who record public domain texts.
An illustrated guide to the art of wire wrapping, is a fantastic resource filled with wire projects and beautiful pictures, as well as detailed instructions and explanations of jewelry terms and concepts. We offer services such as wire forming, sheet metal fabrication, and more. As president of kaspar wire works, she has found an abundance of. In celebration of the citys tricentennial, the texas state historical association is proud to present this special ebook, san antonio.
The book was born from her blog through the bible, where she recorded her insights. Ranch hand, texas precious metals, horizon firearms, kaspar wire works, bedrock. Steel shelving productsservices relating to steel shelving. Ill look back and give you a shoutout, if i remember. Kaspar companies is hereby authorized to make any investigation of my previous employment, education and criminal history through any investigative agencies or bureaus of their choice. The companys filing status is listed as in existence and its file number is 0014355700. Wireworks reaches third decade wireworks reaches their 30th year of being the premier manufacturer of cabling systems and custom panels to the professional audio and audiovisual industries. Kasper wire works shiner texas numbered gym pool locker. This was 100% of all the recorded kasper s in the usa. Continental america 2008, a certified fitness trainer, and the creator of sadt systematic attitude developmenttechnique. Specializing in americanmade, turnkey manufacturing, kaspar wire works began with august kaspars innovative idea to transform a brokendown wire fence into a basket built to carry corn shucks. Kaspar wire works has progressed to assemblyline manufacturing of nationally and internationally distributed goods including display racks, baskets, newspaper racks, wire shelving and many other products.