Alameda County
Biographies
A. F. Blanchard, Oakland, is a native of
sunny France, born in November, 1853. His father came to the Pacific
coast during the early '50s, and afterward engaged in mercantile business here
in the city. His son, our subject, came during his early boyhood, and
after attending school entered his father's hardware store, where he remained
until 1884, when he established his present business on Thirteenth street;
there he remained until 1888, when he was obliged to secure more commodious
quarters to meet the demands of his increasing business, and removed to his
present location. Here he is engaged in manufacturing all kinds of
trunks, valises, traveling bags and sample cases of different varieties.
The light tourist trunk, manufactured by him, has become very popular, and
there is a large demand for it. All of his custom work is manufactured
under his own supervision. He has had a large practical experience, and
has taken a leading position in the trade. Mr. Blanchard has not only
made a success of his own business, but is interested in other (sic)busiess
investments, the result of his energy and ability and capable business
management, his success in life being the result of his own efforts.
Transcribed
1-10-05 Marilyn R. Pankey
Source:
"The Bay of San Francisco," Vol. 1, pages 686-687, Lewis
Publishing Co, 1892.
© 2005 Marilyn R.
Pankey.