Nation's First Successful Sugar Beet Factory, Union City Ca
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member WalruZ
N 37° 36.031 W 122° 04.231
10S E 582047 N 4161899
Farmland near what is now Union Landing is where Sugar Beet refining started
Waymark Code: WMPAY
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/03/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Marky
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E. H. Dyer, 'father of the American beet sugar industry,' built the factory in 1870 on a corner of his farm. It began to process sugar beets on November 15, 1870, and produced 293 tons of sugar during its first operating season. The plant has since been completely rebuilt on the original site.

Over the years, sugar beets have taken a large part of the overall sugar market.

The site is now private homes, across from a large big-box shopping center development.

Marker Number: 768.00

Marker Name: SITE OF NATION'S FIRST SUCCESSFUL BEET SUGAR FACTORY

County: Alameda

Has Official CA Plaque: yes

Marker Dedication Date: 05/17/1962

Location:
30849 Dyer St, Union City

Website: Not listed
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