Center, John

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Center was a businessman, of San Francisco, Calif.

From the description of John Center business records : ms, 1856-1877. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 145415697

John Center came from Wisconsin to California in 1849 to seek his fortune in gold, but instead settled in San Francisco. He became involved in many enterprises, including the nursery business, real estate, and mining speculation. Center promoted the expansion and civic improvement of San Francisco, especially in the Mission District. In 1863 he established a mining company in California's Owens Valley.

From the description of Papers of John Center, 1849-1884. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122386357

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