The Tuttle & Bailey line is rich in tradition dating back to an era of horse drawn buggies, the growth of a new nation, and the wild, wild west still in full swing. Established in 1846, the young register company truly made its mark as the dominant manufacturer of cast iron registers in the latter half of the 19th century. The company continued to perfect its ornamental grille manufacturing processes and was eventually acquired by Hart & Cooley, Inc. in 1933. World War II influenced the production of several new products from Tuttle & Bailey, including air intake covers for tanks and mortar shells. The mortar die and special presses were brought out one more time during the Korean War. The Tuttle & Bailey business was moved to Holland, MI in 1983-84.