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Founding of Wrigley Company
- When
- 1 April 1891
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois
William Wrigley Jr. established the Wrigley Company in Chicago on April 1, 1891, starting with scouring soap sales.
William Wrigley Jr. arrived in Chicago from Philadelphia in 1891 with $32. He founded the company on April 1, 1891, initially selling scouring soap. The business began its commercial operations in Chicago.
Sources
- Wrigley Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
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