Difference between revisions of "Edenvale Fruit Company"
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in 1904. Lyon | in 1904. Lyon | ||
[http://www.enative.com/ca/scl/erca/background.htm sold his orchards to Norman Church] | [http://www.enative.com/ca/scl/erca/background.htm sold his orchards to Norman Church] | ||
| − | Just after World War I, sold to [Sanitary Fruit Co]mpany according to | + | Just after World War I, sold to [[Sanitary Fruit Co]]mpany according to |
[http://madisonchspre1990obits.blogspot.com/2009/07/obituary-william-penn-lyon-jr-class-of.html November 14, 1931 obituary] in San Jose Mercury Herald. | [http://madisonchspre1990obits.blogspot.com/2009/07/obituary-william-penn-lyon-jr-class-of.html November 14, 1931 obituary] in San Jose Mercury Herald. | ||
| − | Probably sold to [Richmond Chase] in 1918. | + | Probably sold to [[Richmond Chase]] in 1918. |
[[Category:Edenvale]] | [[Category:Edenvale]] | ||
[[Category:Dried Fruit Packer]] | [[Category:Dried Fruit Packer]] | ||
Revision as of 15:20, 14 July 2013
| Business Details | |
|---|---|
| Primary Town | Edenvale, CA |
| Primary Business | Dried Fruit Packer |
| Dates | 1903 - |
Summary
Locations
| Location | Years | Address | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edenvale | 1903-1907 | Saddlebrook Drive |
Details
Mentioned in proceedings of thirtieth fruit-growers' convention , 1905.
William P. Lyon, founder in 1903 with Hayes Brothers, president in 1911. Also business manager for Mercury Publishing, so looks like a Hayes-controlled company. Operated fruit ranches as well as packing house according to Wisconsin alum magazine in 1904. Lyon sold his orchards to Norman Church Just after World War I, sold to Sanitary Fruit Company according to November 14, 1931 obituary in San Jose Mercury Herald.
Probably sold to Richmond Chase in 1918.