FRANK QUEIROLO

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FRANK QUEIROLO

FRANK QUEIROLO.--An enterprise typical of the twentieth century, and perhaps also peculiarly characteristic of the progressive Golden State, is that of Sacramento Building Block Company, established by Frank Queirolo in 1911, and incorporated in 1912, for the purpose of making cement blocks, irrigating pipe and artificial stone. The company lays cement-block sidewalks, and takes sub-contracts for various pieces of work. Their plant is at 1730 Twenty-seventh Street, and there they employ about ten men in the busy season, turning out a product far superior, both technically and artistically, to that which has hitherto been available in the local market.

Mr. Queirolo was born in Rappolo, Province of Genoa, Italy, on November 13, 1875, the son of Angelo and Mary (Canevaro) Queirolo, worthy folks held in esteem in the locality in which they lived. The only son among three children, he attended the public schools of Italy, coming to the United States at the age of eighteen, and locating at Merced, Cal., where he farmed for a while. In Merced he began manufacturing cement pipe and blocks, continuing there until 1911, when he came to Sacramento. Here he incorporated the Sacramento Building Company, of which he has been secretary and treasurer ever since. He had two partners at first; but they have both sold their interests in the company, and it is now practically owned by Mr. Queirolo and his second cousin, Peter Trabucco. The business was located for a short time on R Street between Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth, until March, 1914, when it was moved to the present location. They have built up a large plant and have installed electric machines for the manufacture of cement blocks, and cement pipe. They also manufacture ornamental vases and flower pots, but these are made by hand. They lay cement pipes and install irrigation systems for ranches, alfalfa farms, and orchards, and also build foundations, floors and cement walks. Under Mr. Queirolo's direction, the Sacramento Building Block Company has practically revolutionized this particular industry in Sacramento County.

In 1902 Mr. Queirolo returned to his home in Italy and there was married, on August 20, 1902, to Miss Agnes Macero, who was born in Italy, a daughter of James N. Macero, who lived in the South during the Civil War and then located in Galveston, Texas. There he was a successful restaurant operator until he returned to Italy, where he made his home until his death. After his marriage, Mr. Queirolo brought his bride to California, and they located on his farm, which he set out to orchard and vineyard. They have been blessed with four children; Angleo, who is assisting his father on the home place; Mary, attending Stannard's Business College; Josephine, in Sacramento High School; and Francis. Mr. Queirolo is a member of the Chamber of Commerce.

Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.

Source: Reed, G. Walter, History of Sacramento County, California With Biographical Sketches, Page 838. Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA. 1923.