McFeely Brick Company

Fred Rogers was the son of James and Nancy McFeely Rogers and was named after his maternal grandfather, Fred McFeely. James Rogers became the president of the McFeely Brick Company, one of the largest companies in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Even today, a full century after their manufacture, many McFeely bricks are still in existence.

This 5.5" retractable double pocket blade served as a promotional item for the McFeely Brick Company.

A photograph of McFeely Brick Company workers (ca. 1904).
[Image courtesy of Latrobe Area Historical Society via ExplorePAHistory.com]

Early century store window display.
[Image taken from original photo negative]

 
Matchbook advertising the McFeely Brick Co. on the inside and outside of the flap.