Swingline was part of the Long Island City skyline
Chronicle Contributor It is now 90 years ago that Russian immigrant Jacob “Jack” Linsky (1897-1980) started the Parrot Speed Fastener Co. in New York City. In 1931 he moved to 37-18 Northern Blvd. in Long Island City, making staplers under the name Speed Fastener Co., later calling them Swinglines. In 1939 he revolutionize the industry […]