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Sometime around 1906, he immigrated to Quebec, Canada, where he likely continued his profession as a pipe maker possibly in the employ of a large company. By 1915 he had immigrated to Long Island, New York, United States. In America, he once again continued his profession in the briar pipe industry. This time acting as a manager for several pipe manufacturers. | Sometime around 1906, he immigrated to Quebec, Canada, where he likely continued his profession as a pipe maker possibly in the employ of a large company. By 1915 he had immigrated to Long Island, New York, United States. In America, he once again continued his profession in the briar pipe industry. This time acting as a manager for several pipe manufacturers. | ||
As early as 1923 he managed the | As early as 1923 he managed the [[A. Frankau & Co.]], Inc of College Point, NY . This manufacturer used the idea that in comparison to European makers, (ex. English company that hires foreigners to work in their mills due to lack of local craftsmanship from their own countrymen) an American company that hires a completely American workforce could produce pipe of the same if not higher quality. | ||
Over the next two decades, he would act a manager of both the [[BBB]] Pipes (A. Frankau's American factory) and Hesson Pipes Companies, both located in College Point, LI. | Over the next two decades, he would act a manager of both the [[BBB]] Pipes (A. Frankau's American factory) and Hesson Pipes Companies, both located in College Point, LI. | ||