Stevens Fruit Case Company
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San Francisco, CA |
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The Stevens Fruit Case Company was a crate maker in California. The company was founded in 1892, and existed at least through 1907[1]. Officers of the company at inception were G. W. van Hovenbergh, F. D. Cottle, George W. Stevens, Frank Frisbee, and W. H. Gilbert. The Stevens crates had a special liner for keeping fruit safe during the long trip to eastern markets, and used inserts to keep fruit separated[2][3].
The company had a plant in San Jose on Bassett Street. A fire behind their factory in 1901 was started in a pile of wood lath.
Locations
| Location | Years | Address | Details |
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| San Francisco | 1893 | 307 Front Street[4] | |
| San Jose | 1896-1907[5] | Bassett near North San Pedro Street |
Details
[==References==
- ↑ April 9, 1892 Sacramento Record-Union.
- ↑ June 3, 1893 Pacific Rural Press.
- ↑ John L. Stevens, Fruit Packing Case. U.S. Patent #415074A.
- ↑ July 22, 1893 Pacific Rural Press. Advertisement describes fruit case features.
- ↑ Polk's 1907-8 San Jose City Directory.