W. C. Hamilton
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| Business |
Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Main Location |
San Jose |
W.C. Hamilton was a San Jose manufacturer of fruit graders, dipping baskets, field cars, transfer cars and turntables. An 1893 Pacific Rural Press article noted that his fruit grader design had been in use since 1888, and was in use by the West Side Fruit Growers Association and Santa Clara Valley Fruit Exchange. At least three and five foot models were produced[1]. In 1893, Hamilton filed a California Railroad Commission complaint against the Southern Pacific for excessive shipping costs for his machines[2].
An 1895 article claims the grader is the only one used by the California Fruit Exchange[3].
Locations
| Location | Years | Address | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 1900 | 289 North First Street | |
| San Jose | 1895 | 451 West San Carlos St. | Factory[4] |
References
- ↑ The Hamilton Fruit Grader: July 15, 1893 Pacific Rural Press.
- ↑ W.C. Hamilton vs Southern Pacific Company: In Report of the Board of Railroad Commissioners, Appendix to the Journals of the Senate and Assembly of the Thirtieth Session of the Legislature of the State of California, Volume II, Sacramento, 1893.
- ↑ September 14, 1895 Pacific Rural Press
- ↑ September 14, 1895 Pacific Rural Press