© Frank H. Jump
© Frank H. Jump
© Frank H. Jump
© Frank H. Jump
© Frank H. Jump
- In 1900, W.C. Coleman establishes a lighting service in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, known as the Hydro-Carbon Light Company. Having purchased a large amount of inventory, Mr. Coleman finds he is unable to sell the product (due to a poor product sold in the area prior to his arrival), so instead he sells a light service. Customers love the idea and Mr. Coleman is soon servicing areas as far West as San Diego.
- 1912 – W.C. Coleman continues to enjoy success with his lamps and changes the company name to the Coleman Lamp Company.
- Coleman opens up a plant in Toronto, Canada. Sheldon Coleman, the founder’s son, enters the family business, joining the Toronto plant in 1925. – Coleman Timeline – Coleman Company Website
