Chasing Silver: The Story of Gorham
The history of the Gorham Manufacturing Co. based in Providence, R.I.
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UPCOMING EPISODES
Wed, 9/24 at 1:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
A small manufacturing company in Providence, R.I., makes bold strides at the height of the American Industrial Revolution; new methods of mass production lead to prosperity and growth amid the Civil War.
Wed, 9/24 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
After Gorham loses its visionary leader, an ambitious sales executive guides the company into its golden age; a silver manufacturing plant is built in Providence, R.I., and the Martele line is launched; Gorham adapts to survive during World War I.
Wed, 9/24 at 3:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Gorham grapples with an uncertain future, turning to munitions contracts as the country prepares for World War II; new designers leave their mark on the Gorham silver brand.