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Illfelder Importing Company (formerly Berolzheimer, Illfelder & Co.), was an American toy company, founded in 1856, that created toys like "Squirmles" and "Good Time Charlie".

Timeline

  • 1856: Leopold Illfelder and Daniel Berolzheimer founded the Vera-Bleistift-Fabrik pencil factory in Fürth, Bavaria, Germany.
  • 1858: Daniel Berolzheimer died, and was replaced by his son, Heinrich Berolzheimer.
  • 1861: A US branch, Berolzheimer, Illfelder & Co. was created in New York City.
  • 1860s-70s: Work with pencils, stationery, and importing at 60 John Street.
  • c.1870: Name shortened to B. Illfelder & Co.
  • 1888: Death of Bernhard Illfelder.
  • 1938: Move to 131 East 23rd st.

Notable People

  • Leopold Illfelder - Co-founded the original pencil company in 1856
  • Daniel Berolzheimer - Co-founded the original pencil company in 1856
  • Heinrich Berolzheimer (1836-1906) - Son of founder Daniel Berolzheimer, took over his father's role after his death.
  • Bernhard Illfelder (1842-1888) - Came to the U.S. in 1864. Stepson of Leopold. Brother of Max.
  • Max Illfelder (1854-1943) - Brother of Bernhard.

Products

Squirmles

Good Time Charlie

References

  1. "14 to 42 - 23rd Street". www.14to42.net. Retrieved 2019-12-04.
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