My great grandpa and his fruit wagon, early 1900’s.My family emigrated to the United States in
My great grandpa and his fruit wagon, early 1900’s.My family emigrated to the United States in 1900. When he arrived my great grandfather built a very prosperous fruit business in a small rural town called Gumtown, Pennsylvania (today know as New Bethlehem). He sold fruit in a store but also delivered fruit door to door much like milk. At first he only had a wagon and a couple of mules. Over time he expanded the business to include several wagons and mules. By the 1950’s and 60’s he had a small fleet of trucks. Later he would also operate a bar, hotel, and own several properties in the area, making him one of the most successful entrepreneurs in town. He died in 1965. -- source link
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