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CUSHING-MCFADDEN VINEGAR COMPANY | [[File:CF.png|300px|thumb|left|1909 Sanborn Fire Insurance Company map of the company.Image courtesy: http://www.cityofdubuque.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/2926]]CUSHING-MCFADDEN VINEGAR COMPANY. In 1863 a vinegar works on Iowa Street was established by Palmer & Company. This was purchased in 1864 and became the [[JAMES CUSHING AND SON VINEGAR COMPANY]]. With the growth of business, a larger factory was needed and in 1873 one was constructed on Eagle Point Avenue near its intersection with Valeria. During a period of four years, Cushing was associated with Thomas Warbock. Fifty barrels of vinegar were produced daily. | ||
On December 4, 1902, James McFadden purchased the company, and the Cushing-McFadden Vinegar Company was incorporated on December 13, 1902. The products of the new company included vinegar, mustard and cider. | On December 4, 1902, James McFadden purchased the company, and the Cushing-McFadden Vinegar Company was incorporated on December 13, 1902. The products of the new company included vinegar, mustard and cider. | ||
[[Category: Vinegar Manufacturing Company]] | [[Category: Vinegar Manufacturing Company]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:42, 26 March 2014
CUSHING-MCFADDEN VINEGAR COMPANY. In 1863 a vinegar works on Iowa Street was established by Palmer & Company. This was purchased in 1864 and became the JAMES CUSHING AND SON VINEGAR COMPANY. With the growth of business, a larger factory was needed and in 1873 one was constructed on Eagle Point Avenue near its intersection with Valeria. During a period of four years, Cushing was associated with Thomas Warbock. Fifty barrels of vinegar were produced daily.
On December 4, 1902, James McFadden purchased the company, and the Cushing-McFadden Vinegar Company was incorporated on December 13, 1902. The products of the new company included vinegar, mustard and cider.