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Amedeo Obici (1877-1947)
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By Michael Beatty, May 16, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Amedeo Obici (1877-1947) Marker | | |
Inscription. Founded Planters Peanut Company in 1906 with fellow Italian immigrant Mario Peruzzi. Arriving in America at twelve, speaking no English, Obici worked at a local fruit store before opening his own peanut cart. An entrepreneur, he invented new peanut production methods. Planters grew into one of the most widely distributed peanut brands; its Mr. Peanut trademark is universally recognized. Corporate headquarters was located here, 1925-1961.
Erected 2007 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Location. 41° 14.109′ N, 75° 54.057′ W. Marker is in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. Marker is on South Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 632 South Main Street, Wilkes Barre PA 18702, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. George Catlin (approx. 0.9 miles away); Fort Durkee (approx. 0.9 miles away); Fred Morgan Kirby (approx. 0.9 miles away); Lyman H. Howe (approx. 0.9 miles away); Franz Kline (1910 - 1962) (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Sullivan Expedition against the Iroquois Indians (approx. 0.9 miles away); Fort Wyoming (approx. 0.9 miles away); Wilkes-Barre Fort (approx. 1.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Wilkes-Barre. | | | | 
By Michael Beatty, May 16, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Planters Peanuts Corporate Headquarters | | |
Also see . . .
1. A short biography of Amedeo Obici. (Submitted on May 18, 2009.)
2. Wikipedia Account of Amedeo Obici. (Submitted on May 18, 2009.)
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By Michael Beatty, May 16, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Planters Peanuts Corporate Headquarters | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on May 16, 2009, by Michael Beatty of Hanover Township, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 146 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. Submitted on May 16, 2009, by Michael Beatty of Hanover Township, Pennsylvania. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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