Original image caption
The Valley of Heart's Delight
Taylor and The Alameda, San Jose, CA
The San Jose Fruit Packing Company
Here, in 1871, Dr & Mrs. J.M. Dawson founded the first cannery in the area. Thereby helping Santa Clara To become the foremost U.S. Fruit-Canning County and a major factor in California's rank as America's leading food canning state.
"Their first pack in 1871 was 300 cases of peaches, apricots, pears, and plums, processed in a woodshed in the Dawson’s backyard. The company was founded in 1872 under the name JM Dawson & Co., and later incorporated as the San Jose Fruit Packing Company." Source: San Jose History/ Cannery Life.
The company eventually became part of Del Monte.
The Valley of Heart's Delight – Santa Clara County
The Alameda & W Taylor St. San Jose, CA
Updated
Original image caption
The Valley of Heart's Delight
Taylor and The Alameda, San Jose, CA
The San Jose Fruit Packing Company
Here, in 1871, Dr & Mrs. J.M. Dawson founded the first cannery in the area. Thereby helping Santa Clara To become the foremost U.S. Fruit-Canning County and a major factor in California's rank as America's leading food canning state.
"Their first pack in 1871 was 300 cases of peaches, apricots, pears, and plums, processed in a woodshed in the Dawson’s backyard. The company was founded in 1872 under the name JM Dawson & Co., and later incorporated as the San Jose Fruit Packing Company." Source Cannery Life.
The company eventually became part of Del Monte.
Original image caption
The Valley of Heart's Delight – Santa Clara County
Taylor and The Alameda, San Jose, CA
The San Jose Fruit Packing Company
Here, in 1871, Dr & Mrs. J.M. Dawson founded the first cannery in the area. Thereby helping Santa Clara To become the foremost U.S. Fruit-Canning County and a major factor in California's rank as America's leading food canning state.
Marker Installed in 1958 by the Canners League of California and The American Can Company
"Their first pack in 1871 was 300 cases of peaches, apricots, pears, and plums, processed in a woodshed in the Dawson’s backyard. The company was founded in 1872 under the name JM Dawson & Co., and later incorporated as the San Jose Fruit Packing Company." Source Cannery Life.
The company would eventually become part of Del Monte.
The San Jose Fruit Packing Company
Here, in 1871, Dr & Mrs. J.M. Dawson founded the first cannery in the area. Thereby helping Santa Clara To become the foremost U.S. Fruit-Canning County and a major factor in California's rank as America's leading food canning state.
Marker Installed in 1958 by the Canners League of California and The American Can Company
"Their first pack in 1871 was 300 cases of peaches, apricots, pears, and plums, processed in a woodshed in the Dawson’s backyard. The company was founded in 1872 under the name JM Dawson & Co., and later incorporated as the San Jose Fruit Packing Company." Source: San Jose History/Cannery Life.
The company would eventually become a part of Del Monte.
The Alameda, a personal project by local photographer David C. Hill
Originally shared on Explore San Jose · January 18, 2021