Albuquerque tile factory is a

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located currently at Hoige Bazaar, Bolar,

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. It is the only tile factory whose tiles are recommended for

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buildings.

History

The firm, A. Albuquerque & Sons, was established in 1868, by Alex Albuquerque Pai. It has since been passed down through the family for four generations of Albuquerque men. Presently, the factory is owned by George Albuquerque Pai.

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