T201 (Mecca), T206 (Hindu Back), Hassan & Fez - Of Factories & Collection Districts

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05-30-2013, 08:11 PM

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T201 (Mecca), T206 (Hindu Back), Hassan & Fez - Of Factories & Collection Districts

I was researching various issues on the chain of Factory designation and Districts and came across a few surprising items. The "District" after the Factory designations referred to revenue or tax Collections Districts. District #1 pertained to northern NY, while District #2 pertained to southern NY.

I also knew that Factory #649 - 1 of 2 factories that manufactured Mecca brand of cigarettes - was located in Rochester NY. Mecca, of course is affiliated with T201 & T202 baseball cards. However, according to the Rochester, NY historical society, production stopped here in 1905. This was 6 years prior to the manufacture of T201 (presumed early 1911 release) - which indicates the were produced in District #1. I was surprised by this discovery.

Thoughts guys?

Z Wheat

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Last edited by Zach Wheat; 06-02-2013 at 07:54 PM. Reason: Clarification

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