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Chasing Silver: The Story of Gorham

The history of Gorham Manufacturing Company based in Providence, Rhode Island. Established in 1831 as a small silversmithing enterprise, the company grew to become a global titan of silver manufacturing. The three-part documentary series takes an intimate look at the people and historical events that led Gorham on a tumultuous ride through soaring prosperity and devastating hardship.

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  • Friday, April 26
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    In the wake of war and economic disaster, Gorham grapples with an uncertain future. As the country prepares for a second World War, the company turns to munitions contracts to stay afloat. New designers leave their mark on the Gorham silver brand, while a climate of hostile takeovers and corporate mergers leaves Gorham on unstable ground.
  • Friday, April 19
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    After Gorham loses its visionary leader, a young, ambitious sales executive guides the company into its golden age. A state-of-the-art silver manufacturing plant is built in the Elmwood section of Providence, and the Martele line is launched to overwhelming critical acclaim. As World War I rages, Gorham adapts to survive.
  • Friday, April 12
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    A small manufacturing company in Providence, Rhode Island makes bold, innovative strides at the height of the American Industrial Revolution. A pioneering son transforms his father's silver company from a one-horse operation into an industrial, multi-million-dollar enterprise. New methods of mass production lead to prosperity and growth, even as the company weathers the hardships of the Civil War.