The F.A. Brownell Motor Co, was the successor to Brownell-Trebert Company. It was incorporated on October 22, 1907 with a capital stock of $400.000. Stockholders were:Frank A. Brownell, 1140 shares; William H. Dunn, 50 shares; William Dieninger, 50 shares; George C. Whipple, 25 shares; Robert C.Kershner, 20 shares; Thomas J. Swanton, 20 shares; Burton H. Davy, 20 shares and Clarence E. Schuster, 20 shares. Frank A. Brownell was the first president, and a partner in Brownell-Trebert.
Entries for F.A Brownell Motors can be found in the Rochester City Directories from 1908 to 1913.
The company manufactured 4 and 6 cylinder automotive, marine and industrial engines at their factory on Lexington Avenue. All engines in the 1908 catalog were of the overhead valve type. They also produced reverse gears and clutches for marine use, and automobile and truck transmissions.
In 1913 the F.A. Brownell Motor Company was succeeded by the Rochester Motors Company, Inc. at the same location.
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| Circa 1910 Map showing .the location of the F. A. Brownell Company on Driving Park Ave. |
References
- F.A Brownell catalog, 1908
- Antique Automobile Magazine, November-December, 1969
- Rochester City Directories, 1908-1913
- Monroe County Clerks Office Electronic Index
