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Founding of Levi Strauss & Co.
- When
- May 1853
- Where
- San Francisco
Levi Strauss opened a West Coast branch of his brothers' New York dry goods business in San Francisco in May 1853.
Levi Strauss moved from New York City to San Francisco to open a branch of his brothers' business. The firm began in 1853 as a wholesale house supplying dry goods and denim cloth. This established the foundation for the company's future operations and brand identity.
Sources
- Levi Strauss & Co. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
- Levi Strauss Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-13
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