Pacific Creamery Co., located in Buena Park produced Lilly Cream Ice Cream. Buena Park first became known as a dairy center, and both the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific railroads built depots to transport merchandise. The Lily Creamery started operations in Buena Park in 1889. With the exception of a few wineries, the creamery was the first industry in the city. The Pacific Creamery Plant was sold in 1927, and it operated under the Borden Milk Co. Creamery and Ice Factory name until its closure in 1953. African American man in a uniform driving Pacific Creamery carriage on an unpaved residential street. On the back of the wagon is an oversized replica of the “Lily Cream” ice cream container. The wagon is pulled by a cow. There are two dwellings in the background with large palm trees in front. Written on back of photo: Negro ice cream vendor using a cow to pull his "Lily Cream" wagon. Buena Park #13- "Lily cream" Pacific Creamery Co. 1905. / Stamp of back of photo: This photograph is furnished on condition that whenever it is used credit will be given to the Security Pacific National Bank Photograph Collection/Los Angeles Public Library
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Coach drivers African American men Pacific Creamery Co. (Buena Park, Calif.)
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