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− | '''Otto Heinrich Louis Wernicke''' ([[1862]]–[[1930]]) was a manufacturer and lumberman known for his involvement in the construction of the first [[Thomas A. Johnson Bridge|Pensacola Bay Bridge]] | + | '''Otto Heinrich Louis Wernicke''' ([[1862]]–[[1930]]) was a manufacturer and lumberman known for his involvement in the construction of the first [[Thomas A. Johnson Bridge|Pensacola Bay Bridge]]. |
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
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===Wernicke Elastic Bookcase System=== | ===Wernicke Elastic Bookcase System=== | ||
− | + | In December [[1892]], Wernicke was granted a patent for what he called a "sectional stock case" — what would come to be known as stackable, modular, or elastic bookcases. In [[1893]] he formed The Wernicke Company and opened a factory in Minneapolis to manufacture the bookcases. | |
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− | The | + | In [[1899]], The Wernicke Company merged with The Globe Company to form [[Wikipedia:Globe_Wernicke|The Globe Wernicke Company]]. Wernicke sold his interest in the combined firm in [[1902]]. |
Globe-Wernicke endured a series of mergers and acquisitions, becoming Globe-Weis in 1963. The brand continues to operate as a subsidiary of Kansas-based [http://cardinalbrands.com/ Cardinal Brands]. | Globe-Wernicke endured a series of mergers and acquisitions, becoming Globe-Weis in 1963. The brand continues to operate as a subsidiary of Kansas-based [http://cardinalbrands.com/ Cardinal Brands]. | ||
===Macey Company=== | ===Macey Company=== | ||
− | + | In [[1904]], Wernicke purchased the Fred Macey Furniture Company, renaming it The Macey-Wernicke Company and later simply The Macey Company. | |
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==Time in Pensacola== | ==Time in Pensacola== | ||
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==Death== | ==Death== | ||
− | Wernicke died of a heart attack on [[August 20]], [[1930]] | + | Wernicke died of a heart attack on [[August 20]], [[1930]]. |
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==References== | ==References== |