Wrigley Company founded in Chicago (1891)

William Wrigley Jr. founded the Wrigley Company in Chicago in 1891. He arrived from Philadelphia with limited capital to sell scouring soap. The company was formally established on April 1, 1891, marking the beginning of its commercial operations in the city.

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Background and detail

Background. In 1891, 29-year-old William Wrigley Jr. moved from Philadelphia to Chicago with $32. His initial business idea was to sell Wrigley's Scouring Soap. This venture established the foundation for the company that would later become known as the Wrigley Company.

Founding. The company was formally founded on April 1, 1891, in Chicago, Illinois. William Wrigley Jr. established the business based on his soap-selling venture. This event marks the official start of the Wrigley Company's operations in Chicago.

Initial Operations. At the time of founding, the business focused on selling scouring soap. Wrigley offered premiums as an incentive to buy his soap, such as baking powder. These initial commercial activities defined the company's early operations in Chicago.

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