John B. Canepa Company, est. 1860

Museum Artifact: “Red Cross” Spaghetti Box, c. 1920s

Made By: The John B. Canepa Company, 302-310 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL [River North]

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2 thoughts on “John B. Canepa Company, est. 1860

  1. My aunt Linda Canepa( maiden name Arata) was married to John Canepa the owner of Red Cross Spaghetti Company,my uncle would take me on a tour of the plant when I was approx. Eight or nine years old. Many years have passed. They lived at 190 E.Pearson st. Which no longer exists.

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