Globe “A1” Macaroni
In 1914, the world was abuzz with the opening of the Panama Canal, the effects of which were expected to be profound. About that same time, many macaroni factories started in the United States, and two businessmen from Cleveland, Ohio got in the game. In December 1913, a few months prior to the opening of the Panama Canal, R. O. Pfaffman, formerly of the Cleveland Macaroni Company, and William F. Schiffel purchased land to build a macaroni factory.
The new venture became the Panama Macaroni Company, a name certainly influenced by one of the biggest events of the time, the creation of the Panama Canal.
The factory was completed in 1915. The building was made from all-white brick, giving it a sanitary appearance that really stood out in the area. It also had electricity and modern equipment, such as an automatic carton making, weighing and sealing machine. The Panama Macaroni Company built the factory after trademarking Red-Mark in 1913, the main brand name for its pasta.
The factory was at Venice and Robertson Boulevards in Culver City. At the time, Culver City was rapidly growing and was viewed as an area with high economic potential due to its location; a Los Angeles suburb near the Pacific Ocean.
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