Illfelder Importing Company
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- 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.