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Established in 1851, Wooster Brush Company is one of the oldest manufacturers of paint applicators in the country. The company's founder, Adam Foss, traveled from Pennsylvania to Ohio at the age of 18 with his brother Samuel. Together they "began producing bristle paintbrushes by hand in a small, two-story building in downtown Wooster, then sold the brushes door to door through the state."

Do you have pictures or more information on the Wooster Brush Company? If so, please contact the library and we would like to include this wonderful history.

Did you know...

From Wayne County (OH) Resource Center articles:

• ... that St. Paul Hotel has re-purposed antiques from Schantz Organ Company and Freedlander's?
• ... that Woodard Machine Company was a manufacturer of tools and equipment for shipyards?
• ... that Smithville Inn Restaurant had guests including President William McMcKinley, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dorothy Fuldheim and Louis Armstrong among others?
• ... that First Baptist Church (Wooster, Ohio) is the oldest Wayne County, Ohio church organized in 1812. ... that the church organ was a "Tractor Action baroque style" added in 1886? ... that the organ had to be pumped by young men of the church? ... that President Harry Truman visited in 1952?
• ... that we had a Dolly Madison Tea Room on N. Market St., Wooster, Ohio?
• ... that Creston, Ohio had a hotel on Main Street called Arcade Hotel?

Business Resources

The Business, Grant and Career Center provides test-tutors, assists with career and job hunting, and supplies entrepreneur and grant resources. We offer one-on-one and programs for computer, business, economic and grant training.

Business Databases The library subscribes to a number of paid databases and a selected number of free-access websites.

Company Directories Whether you are researching a current or historical local business, planning for your interview, or simply looking to experience life in Wayne County, this database will serve as a good source of information.

WORKING for You and Job Club The library offers one-on-one computer and job-related assistance. If you are looking to build your computer skills, polish your resume, prepare for your next interview, or network with other job seekers, then WORKING for You can serve as a valuable resource. WORKING is a partner with seventeen other Wayne County Agencies that provide job readiness training.

Business Research Guides New to business research? These business guides will help steer you in the right direction.

Grant Funding The Grant and Business Information Center serves non-profits, individuals, and businesses. We regret that we no longer subscribe to the online Foundation Directory. We suggest going to the Grants.gov or by visiting the nearest Foundation Center.

Taxes and Tax Forms Local, state, and federal tax forms can be found here.