California Biographies

Source: History of Fresno County, California, with biographical sketches of 
the leading men and women of the county who have been identified with 
its growth and development from the early days to the present (1919)

History By Paul E. Vandor 
Illustrated, Complete In Two Volumes 
Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, California, 1919
 
Notes: Missing+page1185-1186

Transcribed by Peggy Hooper

This file is part of the California Genealogy & History Archives 
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H. G. ROHR. � Few branches of the builder's trade have made more 
progress during the past quarter of a century than that of the sheet-metal 
worker, and this progress is evidenced in the well-appointed shop of H. G. 
Rohr, known as the Standard Sheet Metal Works, the leader in its line in 
Fresno, and located at 2524 Tulare Street. It has long been known for 
strictly first-class work, and as one of the few places having the capacity to 
meet the demands of any development in construction or architecture. 

Born in Germany, a land of accomplishment in technical fields, and in- 
heriting a natural bent for excellence in workmanship, Mr. Rohr first saw the 
light on March 1, 1867, and enjoyed the advantages of good elementary 
schools. When only sixteen, he came to America and early learned the trade 
of the sheet-metal worker in New York City, under conditions that put him 
in touch with, and made him master of the best American standards. He 
became a first-class journeyman, in demand by the best shops; and as a 
master mechanic came to the Coast just eighteen years ago. 

Mr. Rohr established the Nevada Sheet Metal Works, at Reno, New, the 
first cornice manufacturing works in that state, building up the business to 
large proportions during a nine years' proprietorship. In 1917, Mr. Rohr 
came to Fresno, attracted by the building expansion, and having in mind the 
establishment of an ideal and thoroughly equipped shop, that he had planned 
in all its details. He soon advanced to the front rank among his competitors, 
and in June. 1917, he moved into his present place of business, and installed 
the most up-to-date machinery. From the start, his workmanship has given 
satisfaction, especially to those desirous of having only the best ; and now he 
steadily employs several skilled workmen. 

Mr. Rohr is known and esteemed not only as a business-man. but also 
as a citizen who patriotically supports his city, state and nation, and as a 
neighbor who never loses an opportunity to perform deeds of kindness.