William L. McKnight (right) with C. C. Allis, 1916
This file appears in: The 3M Story: The Evolution of 3M in Saint Paul
William L. McKnight was hired on to 3M in 1907, and went on to become one of the most influential figures in the company's history.
This file appears in: The 3M Story: The Evolution of 3M in Saint Paul
The 3M Story: The Evolution of 3M in Saint Paul
From One Product to Thousands
3M had its beginnings in 1902 at one small location in northern Minnesota. 3M's Saint Paul headquarters grew to become the heart of a major corporation between 1910 and…