A. Lusk & Company

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Summary
Business Details
Primary Town San Francisco
Primary Business Wholesaler,Cannery
Dates 1860-

Summary

Early wholesale grocer handling California founded in 1860. They began selling California-produced canned goods in 1867, and built their own cannery in San Francisco. See A History of the Canning Industry for the full story.

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Early fruit company, led movement to bring California oranges, raisins, and dried fruits to market. Run by William Jacobs and Albert Lusk. Started in 1860, started selling canned fruit in 1867. Jacobs's son, Isidor, later took over the company. Company succeeded by California Canneries.

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