It All Started in 1910...

Picture1st National Hardware Show, 1945
Founded in 1910 by Edward O'Malley in Chicago Illinois, the Edward O'Malley Valve Co. (now known as O'Malley Manufacturing, Inc.) first production run was a multiplate type valve for use in boilers and steam locomotives. This multiplate type valve, as patented by Edward O'Malley, was a popular product that necessitated two production shifts to cover the demand. Other similar products were manufactured for the railroad industry and the military or, as termed during that time, the 'National Defense'. Before the founding of the O'Malley Valve Co. in 1910, Edward O'Malley, who was schooled in the 'Mechanical Arts', worked and consulted with locomotive engineers including the legendary steam locomotive engineer Casey Jones.
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Short Bio of Edward O'Malley
More documents regarding Edward O'Malley's association with legendary steam locomotive engineer Casey Jones
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J L Casey Jones
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LIFE Magazine Thank you Note
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Note from Edward O'Malley to LIFE Magazine

'Old School Drip Stoppers, circa 1950