Crescent Macaroni and Cracker Company picnic panoramic photo
Scope and Contents
This panoramic print measures about 10" x 51". It was taken along the Mississippi River on the Davenport levee next to the steamer St. Paul prior to the Crescent Macaroni and Cracker Company's annual family excursion. All office and factory employees and their families were invited.
Dates
- Creation: 1929-09-14
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Biographical / Historical
Located on the southeast corner of Fifth and Iowa Streets in Davenport, Iowa, the Crescent Macaroni and Cracker Company was founded by Hugo Schmidt and partners in 1874. After his death, son Oswald Schmidt took over the business. They held annual excursions for employees and their families. On September 14, 1929 after a semi-annual sales convention closed, 300 employees and their families boarded the steamer St. Paul for an all-day river trip. Entertainment consisted of dancing, games and contests.
Extent
1 images
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Map case 3 drawer 13
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center Repository
321 Main Street
Davenport IA 52801-1490 United States
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