The Chain Factory, owned and operated by Victor Doutreville was established by that gentleman in the spring of, 1887. It is located immediately east of the E. & P. B. R. depot [in Sharon], and consists of a one-story frame building, fitted up with modern appliances for the manufacture of chain. Mr. Doutreville has built up a prosperous business, and gives steady employment in number of hands. 

History of Mercer County, 1888, page 198