Specialties

Founder: George Shreve (1828-1893) e.1852

1852

• George and nephew Samuel sailed for the California Gold Rush.
• Established a jewelry business upon arrival.
• After Samuel’s death, George Shreve went on to develop Shreve & Co. into the finest jewelry establishment in the west.

1906

• Moved to the new earthquake-proof building at the corner of Post and Grant Streets.
• Silver and decorative items for the home as well as jewelry.

c.1915: Post St. and Grant Ave. San Francisco CA