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About Ardé Adolph Bulova
Manufacturer. Born Adolf Bulova, the only son* of Bertha and Josef Bulova in New York City. He was known as Arde. His father, a Bohemian (Czech) immigrant, had opened a jewelry shop on Maiden Lane in New York City which by 1911 he had incorporated as J. Bulova Co. with himself as president and his son as vice president. They made boudoir clocks, table clocks, and fine pocket watches, building reputation for excellence and creativity. In 1912 the company established a plant in Bienne, Switzerland, for the production of watch components; they introduced the industry's first system of interchangeable watch parts. In 1919, they released a line of men's jeweled wristwatches, creating the fashion that would replace the pocket watch as a staple. In 1923, their company reincorporated as Bulova Watch Co. and in 1924, introduced the first line of women's jeweled wristwatches. In 1926, as a promotional effort, he offered a prize of $1,000 to the pilot who first succeeded in a nonstop flight across the Atlantic. In 1927, Bulova Watch Co. went public on the American Stock Exchange and established Bulova Canada. In 1930, he assumed the title of chairman of the board, and in 1941, he proposed to manufacture national defense products such as precision military watches, aircraft instruments, and torpedo fuses, for the government at cost. Following the war, he established, through the Bulova Foundation, the Joseph Bulova School of Watchmaking to aid in the rehabilitating of disabled veterans. In 1950, he established the Bulova Research & Development Laboratory which provided guidance systems, infrared sensors, and electronic systems for the military. By the time of his death at age 68, the company controlled about half the time piece market in North America and annual sales surpassed $80 million.
Bio by: Iola from Findagrave.com *Note: He was not an only child, nor even an only son!
Birth: "New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WMP-959 : 11 February 2018), Adolph Bullowa, 24 Oct 1887; citing Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, reference cn 504702 New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,322,226.
1900 (Jun) US Census, Manhattan, New York, NY: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-679D-1B?i=23&cc=13...
- Joseph Bulova, 48, b Apr 1851, m 17 yrs, b Bohemia, parents Bohemia, imm. 1872, nat., jeweler–gold worker.
- Bertha, wife, 37, b Jul 1862, 9 born/6 liv, b Bohemia, parents Bohemia.
- Julia, dtr, 15, b Jan 1885, NY, at school.
- Hannah, dtr, 14, b May 1886, NY, at school.
- Adolph, son, 12, b Oct 1887, NY, at school.
- Emily, dtr, 11, b Sep 1888, NY, at school.
- Stella, dtr, 6, b May 1894, NY, at school.
- Louise, dtr, 3, b May 1897, NY.
Reference: California Deaths, 1940 - 1997 - SmartCopy: Nov 13 2017, 16:36:35 UTC
Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Aug 11 2018, 17:04:18 UTC
Birth date reference on Adolph/Arde passport application: FamilySearch.org
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Ardé Adolph Bulova's Timeline
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October 24, 1887
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Manhattan, New York, New York County, New York, United States
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| 1958 |
March 18, 1958
Age 70
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Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States
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Woodlawn Cemetery, North Hempstead, Bronx County, New York, United States
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