Over 125 years ago, in 1872, Henry Goff and Frank Page left their employment with U.S. Customs, the oldest government agency in existence today, to form the Goff & Page Company, the oldest firm of its type in Rhode Island.

   Initially operating as Customhouse Brokers, Goff & Page served the general import trade of Rhode Island's shipping industry. In the latter part of the 1800's, with trade becoming more truly international, the Goff & Page Company took on the added role of international freight forwarders and in the early part of this century the function of steamship agents was added to the business operations with the advent of larger ships and improved port facilities. At the end of World War II, the company added a fourth activity and became terminal operators.

   When Goff & Page celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1972, tribute was paid to its president, the late Norton W. Nelson, who was commencing his 50th year with the company. Today his son, Robert N. Nelson, serves as President of the Goff & Page Company in its second century of successful service to its many and varied clients.