Record #:

11695

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Beacon Manufacturing Company began operations in Swannanoa in Buncombe County in 1925. Originally founded in 1904 in New Bedford, MA, the company had completely relocated to Swannanoa by 1933. Beacon is considered the world's largest manufacturer of blankets.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 35 Issue 11, Nov 1977, p126, 245, il

Subject(s):

Blankets