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Founding of William Colgate & Company
- When
- 1806
- Where
- Dutch Street, Manhattan
William Colgate established a starch, soap, and candle factory on Dutch Street in New York City in 1806.
After working as an apprentice in a soap-boiler starting in 1804, William Colgate set up his own business in 1806. The factory, located on Dutch Street in Manhattan, was named William Colgate & Company and produced starch, soap, and candles.
Sources
- Colgate-Palmolive Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
- William Colgate Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-01
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