Josiah Lusk Canning Company
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Cannery |
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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
- ↑ History of North Oakland
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ A History of the Canning Industry