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Italian Pasta Companies of California, A History
This is a history of names, locations, and people. As to people, there were many changes over the years, which makes this a confusing geneology.

The first Californian pasta makers did not want their customers to think that they had money. They kept their operations "low key;" which is an explaination for so many factory names and brand names.

California Pasta Company: This company, who began as "California Italian Pasta Company," was begun in 1865 by C.R. Spivalo. By 1882 it was the principal manufacturer of pasta products. It's factory was located in San Jose untill it was closed in 1970 to make way for the San Jose Library.

Nunziato Pasta Company: Started by Louis Nunziato in 1876. It was first called Nunziato Pasta Company, and was first located at 15, Sonora Street. San Fransisco. In 1886, it was relocated to 1523 Dupont St. In 1888, Nunziato entered into partnership with John Musto, and Louis Daneri; a partnership that would only last about 1 year. During this time, he moved the factory again. This time to the Musto Building at 705-707 Battery St. The earthquake of 1906 destroyed this building, so Nunziato, who would had by now partnered with Louis Daneri, was forced once more to relocate and rebuild. The new location was set at 425 Broadway. This building was historically significant as it was the first building in San Fransisco to use 25' steel cement reinforced beems. This factory would later be owned by Fillipo Garibaldi in 1914.

Anthony Macaroni Company: Believed to have been begun in 1914 by Fillipo Garibaldi, passed to Louis Nunziato, and later Angelo Guido. It is believed that Angelo Guido married the daughter of Louis Nunziato.