Earle Swensen was an American businessperson.[1][2]
Earle Swensen | |
|---|---|
| Died | 1996 |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Founding Swensen's |
He was born in San Francisco and grew up in the city.[3] Swensen was married to Nora who died in 1995.[4][3] During World War II, he served in South Pacific and during that time learnt how to make ice cream.[3]
In 1948, Swensen founded Swensen's ice cream near Russian Hill, San Francisco.[5] The first store was known as See Us Freeze Ice Cream.[6]
In 1965, Swensen moved to Novato, California and developed 150 ice cream flavors.[4]
He died in 1996 due to heart failure.[3]
References
edit- ^ Caen, Herb (January 16, 1996). "HERB CAEN -- These Are the Items". SFGATE.
- ^ "DEATHS". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ^ a b c d Guthrie, Julian (January 16, 1996). "Ice cream shop mogul Earle Swensen". SFGATE.
- ^ a b "Earle Swensen, 83; Led Ice Cream Chain". January 17, 1996 – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Copperman, Amy (2023-02-13). "7 ways to spend the perfect day in Russian Hill". SFGATE. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ^ Pimsleur, J. L. (January 17, 1996). "OBITUARY -- Earle D. Swensen". SFGATE.
Further reading
edit- Ettinger, Amy (2017). Sweet Spot: An Ice Cream Binge Across America