Center, John

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Center was a businessman, of San Francisco, Calif.

From the description of John Center business records : ms, 1856-1877. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 145415697

John Center came from Wisconsin to California in 1849 to seek his fortune in gold, but instead settled in San Francisco. He became involved in many enterprises, including the nursery business, real estate, and mining speculation. Center promoted the expansion and civic improvement of San Francisco, especially in the Mission District. In 1863 he established a mining company in California's Owens Valley.

From the description of Papers of John Center, 1849-1884. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122386357

Archival Resources
Role Title Holding Repository
creatorOf Belcher, Jeremiah. Testimony, 1697. Wintrop Public Library & Museum
creatorOf Rowe, Joseph Andrew, 1819-1887. Joseph Andrew Rowe Papers, 1857-1861. California state library
creatorOf Center, John. John Center business records : ms, 1856-1877. California historical society
creatorOf Center, John,. Papers of John Center, 1849-1884. Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
creatorOf Center, John. [Original wood printing blocks] [realia] / John Center. Newberry Library
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Relation Name
associatedWith Barrie, Pam, person
associatedWith Belcher, Jeremiah. person
associatedWith Center Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Center, John, 1817-1908. person
associatedWith Newberry Library. corporateBody
associatedWith Pocahontas Press. corporateBody
associatedWith Rowe, Joseph Andrew, 1819-1887. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
California--Owens River Valley
San Francisco (Calif.)
United States
California--San Francisco
Owens Valley (Calif.)
California--San Francisco
California, Northern
California--Owens Valley
California
Subject
Gardening
Hand presses
Mines and mineral resources
Printing presses
Real property
Real estate business
Water rights
Wood-engraving
Wood-engraving, American
Occupation
Businessmen
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Person

Active 1857

Active 1861

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