Warren Dried Fruit Packing
| Business Details | |
|---|---|
| Primary Business | Dried Fruit Packer |
| Primary Town | San Jose |
| Brands | Thistle |
| Successor | Airline Food |
Summary
Locations
| Location | Years | Address | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 1893-1950 | 100 Ryland Street |
Demolished in 1972. |
Details
Run by H.Q. Warren as of 1894 - testified to Congress about prune tarriffs.
1911: Run by F. A. Schneider Jr.
In July 21, 1917 San Jose Evening News In list of Sunsweet collection stations Became associated with California Prune and Apricot Growers in 1917, packer for 1917 season.
Run by Fred. A. Schneider as of 1930.
Run by C. D. Stephens as of 1939 according to lawsuit.
Almost burned during fire in September 1915. Evening News
1939 lawsuit: refused to accept prunes, lost in flood
1902: Harry L Warren is manager, lives at 176 North Third Street
Bought by Airline Food Corp. of New York in May, 1948. Packed dried fruit under the Thistle name. NY Times May 6 1948.
Appears in West Side: (1900) San Francisco Call 1900 list of dropoff locations for California Cured Fruit Association.