Fullerton Businesses in 1893

The following is from a work-in-progress about the history of Fullerton. You can support my ongoing research and writing on Patreon.

Part of my research into Fullerton history involves looking at microfilm from the Fullerton Tribune newspaper, which stretches back to 1893. This is available in the Local History Room of the Fullerton Public Library.

One aspect of history that these newspaper archives reveal is the evolution of businesses that have come and gone.

Here are some of the businesses that existed in Fullerton in 1893.

For groceries and provisions, you could go to Stern & Goodman or E.M. Sprague’s.

If you wanted fancy groceries, you could try M.H. Dunn’s.

The butcher in town was Brunswicker & Finley.

Edward R. Amerige who founded Fullerton with his brother George just six years prior, sold real estate and insurance.

Jennings & Co. ran the Fullerton Stables.

For medicinal needs, there was the Gem Pharmacy.

George Case was the tinner and plumber in town.

Schumacher ran the local nursery.

A. Henderson was the town blacksmith.

Dr. Clark was the town doctor, R.F. Borques the town barber, and George Mehler sold and repaired boots and shoes.

And it wouldn’t be Fullerton without saloons…

The Fullerton Tribune’s editor and proprietor Edgar Johnson offered printing services.