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detail of 1912 photo
courtesy Tim Sanchez

Busey-Mihan Furniture was a short-lived furniture store, started in 1910 and merging into Girard's in 1912.

The company was incorporated in May 1910 by A.A. Busey, W.J. Mihan, and W.W. Cross for $50,000. 1 They were initially at 224-226 San Pablo, then labeled as the Davis Building. 2 By March 1911, plans were made for them to lease the new A.D. Wilson Building at 517-519 - 14th St. 3,4

In August 1912 it was announced they were merging with the Girard Piano Co. and the combined company would be known as Girard's. 5

1910 ad 21911 adnew building 4

Links and References

  1. Incorporation Articles Are Filed With Clerk Oakland Tribune May 26, 1910
  2. ad Oakland Tribune August 31, 1910
  3. drawing Oakland Tribune March 19, 1911
  4. Busey-Mihan Have Model New Establishment on 14th Street Oakland Tribune October 8, 1911
  5. consolidation ad Oakland Tribune August 16, 1912
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