Sacramento County
Biographies
THOMAS SCHAD
The name of Schad is one that is very popular
and well known in the city of Sacramento, members of that family having been
associated with its business life for a quarter of a century or more, and
always exhibiting characteristics that have been trustworthy, honorable and
persevering. Thomas Schad and his brother Isidor have united their interests in this city to such an
extent that they are generally known as the Schad
Brothers, and as such are proprietors of the well-known St. Francis hotel here,
which is one of the largest hotel buildings in the city.
Like his brother, Thomas Schad is a native of Solothurn, Switzerland,
having been born there June 4, 1866.
He was quite young when, in 1871, he was brought by his parents, Jacob and Ida Schad, to Eldorado county, Cal.,
where he grew to manhood, attending the local public schools and afterwards
helping his father on the homestead in that county. It was after his parents'
death that he came to Sacramento
and became interested with his brother in business and real estate operations.
He has become most successful, owning a large amount of real estate and being
partner with his brother in the ownership of the large ranch on Sherman
island. After nineteen years of determined effort in
the conduct of the Palace restaurant, in which they were successful, the
brothers purchased a half interest in the St. Francis hotel, which is also
proving a successful venture. The latter interest does not consume all of Mr. Schad's time, for he is also actively interested in the
improvement of the real estate which he owns with his brother, including the
reclamation of a ranch in District No. 1002 south of Sacramento.
For his wife Thomas Schad chose Daisy Hunger,
formerly of Placerville, and they
have one child, Thomas Schad, Jr., who is a student
at the Christian Brothers college in Sacramento.
Mr. Schad is a stanch Republican in his political
views, taking a deep interest in the cause and welfare of his community and
country, and giving of his time and means whenever needed. He is an active
member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
It is fitting to add that the St.
Francis hotel, which the Schad Brothers own and of
which Thomas Schad is the manager, is modern and
up-to-date in every particular, equipped with all the convenience for the
comfort of their guests, and situated in a very central and beautiful part of
the city.
Transcribed by Sande Beach.
Source: Willis, William L., History of Sacramento
County, California, Pages 540-541. Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA. 1913.
© 2005 Sande Beach.