Samuel Reeves served as vice-president and treasurer of the Phoenix Iron Company in Phoenixville when it was incorporated in 1855. In 1862, he invented the Phoenix Column, the first hollow wrought iron column to be patented and would greatly facilitate the construction of tall buildings by eliminating the need for brutally heavy and thick load-bearing walls. The Column also had structural applications in bridges, viaducts, warehouses, and elevated rail lines. Samuel became president of the Phoenix Iron Company in 1871 after his father's death and served until his passing in 1878.
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In 1855, he assisted in the organization of the American Iron Association - later the American Iron & Steel Association. In October of 1864, while assisting in the work of revitalizing that association, Reeves was picked to be its vice - president with Captain E.B Ward of Detroit being chosen as its president. On February 18th, 1869, Captain Ward resigned from his position, and Samuel Reeves was elected his successor. He remained president of the American Iron & Steel Association from that day to the day of his death.
Contributor: Chris Wilhelm
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In 1855, he assisted in the organization of the American Iron Association - later the American Iron & Steel Association. In October of 1864, while assisting in the work of revitalizing that association, Reeves was picked to be its vice - president with Captain E.B Ward of Detroit being chosen as its president. On February 18th, 1869, Captain Ward resigned from his position, and Samuel Reeves was elected his successor. He remained president of the American Iron & Steel Association from that day to the day of his death.
Contributor: Chris Wilhelm
Samuel Reeves served as vice-president and treasurer of the Phoenix Iron Company in Phoenixville when it was incorporated in 1855. In 1862, he invented the Phoenix Column, the first hollow wrought iron column to be patented and would greatly facilitate the construction of tall buildings by eliminating the need for brutally heavy and thick load-bearing walls. The Column also had structural applications in bridges, viaducts, warehouses, and elevated rail lines. Samuel became president of the Phoenix Iron Company in 1871 after his father's death and served until his passing in 1878.
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In 1855, he assisted in the organization of the American Iron Association - later the American Iron & Steel Association. In October of 1864, while assisting in the work of revitalizing that association, Reeves was picked to be its vice - president with Captain E.B Ward of Detroit being chosen as its president. On February 18th, 1869, Captain Ward resigned from his position, and Samuel Reeves was elected his successor. He remained president of the American Iron & Steel Association from that day to the day of his death.
Contributor: Chris Wilhelm
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In 1855, he assisted in the organization of the American Iron Association - later the American Iron & Steel Association. In October of 1864, while assisting in the work of revitalizing that association, Reeves was picked to be its vice - president with Captain E.B Ward of Detroit being chosen as its president. On February 18th, 1869, Captain Ward resigned from his position, and Samuel Reeves was elected his successor. He remained president of the American Iron & Steel Association from that day to the day of his death.
Contributor: Chris Wilhelm
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