Josiah Lusk Canning Company

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Summary
Business

Cannery

The Josiah Lusk Canning Company was an early Oakland canner[1]. Josiah Lusk founded the company in 1867, originally packing berries in 5 gallon cans[2].

The company was merged into A. Lusk & Co in 1887[3].

Locations

Location Years Address Details
Oakland Fruitvale district.
Oakland 1868-1888 Claremont and 51st Street (Alameda County Public Health Department / North Oakland Community Information Book)

References

  1. History of North Oakland
  2. Canning in California. The Seal of Safety: Year Book of the Max Ams Machine Co, Mount Vernon NY, 1915. "Josiah Lusk, in 1867, packed berries in 5 gallon cans but was unable to market them for several years. The J. Lusk Canning Company of Oakland was the result of the development of Josiah Lusk's original venture."
  3. A History of the Canning Industry