Situated in the unlikely location of Watertown, New York–a place where snowfalls of 100 inches are not particularly noteworthy, the Davis & Cook Level Company produced some of the most visually striking and collectible levels ever produced. In addition to their distinctive pretzel filligree cast iron bench levels, this innovative company also produced a line of aluminum levels long before that metal became as commonly available as it is today. Nicely illustrated and filled with well written period commentary, this book will make a nice helpful addition to the reference shelf.