John Decker & Son


“John Decker & Son
Architectural Sheet Metal Works
Tin Roofing, Cooper Cornices
Metallic Sky-Lights”

John Decker, a manufacturer of sheet metal roofing and cornices. Nephew of William Decker, architect of many of the brewery buildings and homes of brewers in the Brewerytown neighborhood. The building that John Decker had his business still stands at Girard, with a story high cornice emblazoned with dimensional lettering.

2702 W Girard Ave [map]



One response to “John Decker & Son”

  1. Jan says:

    John Decker was my great-great grandfather. I know nothing of William Decker. Does anyone have more information on him? Our family was of the impression that John was the one who immigrated to the USA.

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