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The digital archive of the <strong>Taylor Instrument Companies</strong> of Rochester, New York. Dedicated to preserving the industrial heritage, scientific instruments, workplace memories, and people behind <em>Tycos</em> and Taylor instruments from 1851 onward.
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Follow the company's evolution from David Kendall and George Taylor's 1851 workshop to the global Ames Street manufacturing plant, Tycos branding, and World War II production.
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High-resolution scans and searchable transcriptions of trade catalogs, weather booklets, aviation charts, and internal company periodicals.
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Archival imagery of the 95 Ames Street facilities, manufacturing floors, executive portraits, the 1951 Centennial, and unidentified photographs.
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Resources for collectors, historians, and descendants exploring company documentation, workplace records, and curated external archives.
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Latest revision as of 14:25, 25 October 2026

Welcome to The Taylor Wiki

The digital archive of the Taylor Instrument Companies of Rochester, New York. Dedicated to preserving the industrial heritage, scientific instruments, workplace memories, and people behind Tycos and Taylor instruments from 1851 onward.

Get Involved with the Archive

Visitors are always welcome to browse freely. With a free GEWAME account, you can help identify archival photos, contribute employee biographies, comment on historical documents, and share your workplace memories.


Explore the Collections

Corporate History

Follow the company's evolution from David Kendall and George Taylor's 1851 workshop to the global Ames Street manufacturing plant, Tycos branding, and World War II production.

Publications & Catalogs

High-resolution scans and searchable transcriptions of trade catalogs, weather booklets, aviation charts, and internal company periodicals.

Photographs & Plants

Archival imagery of the 95 Ames Street facilities, manufacturing floors, executive portraits, the 1951 Centennial, and unidentified photographs.

Research & Reference

Resources for collectors, historians, and descendants exploring company documentation, workplace records, and curated external archives.


Part of the GEWAME Archive Network

GEWAME Home  •  The Taylor Family Tree  •  Community Forum  •  Contribute Photos & Documents

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