Earle Swensen
Earle Swensen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 June 1912 San Francisco |
| Died | 1996 |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Founding Swensen's |
Earle Swensen (14 June 1912—1996) was an American businessman who founded Swensen's, an ice cream restaurant chain.[1][2]
Career
Swensen was born in San Francisco and grew up in the city.[3] During World War II, he served in the South Pacific, and during that time, learned how to make ice cream.[3] In 1948, He founded Swensen's ice cream near Russian Hill, San Francisco.[4] The first store was known as See Us Freeze Ice Cream.[5] In 1965, Swensen moved to Novato, California and developed 150 ice cream flavors.[6]
Personal life
Swensen was married to Nora, who died in 1995.[6][3] He died in 1996 due to heart failure.[3]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Earle Swensen, 83; Led Ice Cream Chain". January 17, 1996 – via NYTimes.com.
Further reading
- Ettinger, Amy (2017). Sweet Spot: An Ice Cream Binge Across America