Kleiber Motors
A story of one man's contribution to the history of san francisco
THE INNOVATIVE PRODUCT IS THE “AUTOMOBILE”. BY TODAY’S STANDARDS IT DOESN’T SEEM SO INNOVATIVE, BUT OVER 100 YEARS AGO THE AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK INDUSTRY WERE JUST GETTING STARTED.
Hundreds of individuals would see the truck and automobile as a new industry waiting to be driven down the road to success. The driven man, Paul Kleiber. During the growth of the City some men succeeded in making their mark and we are immediately intrigued by those “rags to riches” stories. For some it was plain luck, but for others such as Paul Kleiber it was hard work, determination and luck…both good and bad.
Start Date : 09/11/1990
Phone : 650-207-2646
Email : kleibermotors@gmail.com
Instagram : kleibermotors
Address : PO Box 369, San Bruno, CA 94066
History
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Origin
Germany
In 1889 at the age of 25 he left his German homeland for the land of opportunity, “America”. Leaving everything behind except his dreams and skills.
1889
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Kleiber Motors
San Francisco
1900 was also the year Kleiber & Company was formed to manufacture wagons and buggies of Paul Kleiber’s own design.
1900
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Growth
San Francisco
By 1923 The Kleiber Motor company had employed 350 workers and was having a difficult time keeping up with production demands.
1923
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Everything reaches it's peak
San Francisco
By 1927 the Kleiber Motor Company had reached its peak in popularity and production and now was as much a part of San Francisco as the Cable Car, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Sour Dough French bread.
1927
