Paul Charles Simonini
May 23, 1883
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Paul Charles Simonini was born May 23,1883 at Erie & Noble Streets in Chicago. He was the oldest son of immigrant parents,…
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January 1, 1925
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In 1925, while working for Luse-Stevenson, Paul heard of a large indoor stadium to be erected at Paulina and Madison Streets…
Read moreIndustrial Products Company
December 15, 1935
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Industrial Cork Company, formerly Industrial Products Company was founded on December 15, 1935 by Paul C. Simonini, the original owner, who…
Read more536 W. Erie St. | Chicago
January 1, 1939
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Business kept growing until we found it necessary to have a small warehouse for stock, and equipment, so after five years…
Read more121 N. Halsted St. | Chicago
June 1, 1942
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In 1942 with only 30 days notice we were compelled to move and relocate to a store building at 121 N….
Read more740 W. Madison St. | Chicago
December 1, 1942
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A year later we moved to 740 W. Madison St. where we had an up to date steam heated office and…
Read more1000 S. Karlov Ave. | Chicago
September 1, 1945
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After two years we had to give up the warehouse at 740 W. Madison St. to a restaurant. We moved to…
Read moreBill & Al
January 1, 1948
Paul was succeeded in 1948 by his sons Bill and Al.
Read more1545 N. 25th Ave | Melrose Park
July 1, 1953
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We finally decided to erect our own warehouse and office building. So, in 1953 we purchased vacant property in Melrose Park…
Read more848 N. Larch Ave. | Elmhurst
April 1, 1966
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Ground was broken April 1st 1966 for the newest and current Industrial Cork location. The single story contemporary masonry building was…
Read moreBill Jr. | Dave | Jack
January 1, 1985
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Bill later bought out Al’s interest and was succeeded in 1985 by his son, Bill Jr., and two sons-in-law, Dave Lisson and…
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