Paul Charles Simonini
May 23, 1883
Paul Charles Simonini was born May 23,1883 at Erie & Noble Streets in Chicago. He was the oldest son of immigrant parents,…
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January 1, 1925
In 1925, while working for Luse-Stevenson, Paul heard of a large indoor stadium to be erected at Paulina and Madison Streets…
Read moreIndustrial Products Company
December 15, 1935
Industrial Cork Company, formerly Industrial Products Company was founded on December 15, 1935 by Paul C. Simonini, the original owner, who…
Read more536 W. Erie St. | Chicago
January 1, 1939
Business kept growing until we found it necessary to have a small warehouse for stock, and equipment, so after five years…
Read more121 N. Halsted St. | Chicago
June 1, 1942
In 1942 with only 30 days notice we were compelled to move and relocate to a store building at 121 N….
Read more740 W. Madison St. | Chicago
December 1, 1942
A year later we moved to 740 W. Madison St. where we had an up to date steam heated office and…
Read more1000 S. Karlov Ave. | Chicago
September 1, 1945
After two years we had to give up the warehouse at 740 W. Madison St. to a restaurant. We moved to…
Read more1545 N. 25th Ave | Melrose Park
July 1, 1953
We finally decided to erect our own warehouse and office building. So, in 1953 we purchased vacant property in Melrose Park…
Read more848 N. Larch Ave. | Elmhurst
April 1, 1966
Ground was broken April 1st 1966 for the newest and current Industrial Cork location. The single story contemporary masonry building was…
Read moreBill Jr. | Dave | Jack
January 1, 1985
Bill later bought out Al’s interest and was succeeded in 1985 by his son, Bill Jr., and two sons-in-law, Dave Lisson and…
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