San Francisco County
Biographies
T.
G. GRUENHAGEN
T. G. Gruenhagen, manager of the old established and well-known candy store, "Gruenhagen's," No. 20 Kearny street, is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, born in 1853. His father, J. M. Gruenhagen, came to California during the gold excitement of 1849. After about three years spent in mining, he returned to Wisconsin and brought his family to this coast, in 1854.
The above mentioned candy store was established at the present location, in
1864, by N. B. Booth & Co., starting in a small way and manufacturing for
the retail trade. In 1867 the business was purchased by George Haas and
William Gruenhagen (brother of our subject), who then
made extensive alterations and improvements and increased the business.
In 1867 T. G. Gruenhagen, then but a lad of fourteen
years, went into the employ of the firm, learned the practical workings of the
business in every department, and in 1875 became the manager of the
establishment. In 1880 he purchased the interest of George Haas, and the
firm of Gruenhagen Brothers has since continued the
business. They increased the size of their establishment, the store room
now being 15 x 45 feet, the factory occupying the basement, 45 x 45 feet, with
an additional room, 20 x 20 feet, for manufacturing purposes. They employ
fourteen hands in the factory and six clerks in the store. They have also
added an ice-cream department, through which they furnish ice cream for
banquets, parties, etc., and do an extensive business. In 1890 William Gruenhagen retired from the business and C. H. Gruenhagen became a partner, this relation continuing at
the present time.
Mr. Gruenhagen was united in marriage, in San
Francisco, in 1878, to Miss Anna L. Lauterwasser, a
native of Philadelphia. He is a member of the Golden Eagle Society and
several beneficiary orders.
Transcribed 12-29-04
Marilyn R. Pankey.
Source:
"The Bay of San Francisco," Vol. 1, page 679, Lewis Publishing Co, 1892.
© 2005 Marilyn R. Pankey.