Davis Baking Powder Views
From: 'Cazenovia the story of an upland community' by the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation. i"HillcrestH" Which features a prominent tower appears dwarfed in its park-like surroundings of sweeping lawns and stately maple trees which comprise one of the grandest settings of any mansion in Cazenovia. The residence was built in 1905 by Robert Benson Davis, founder of the Davis Baking Powder Company......
Son in law George Jephson took over operation of the Davis Baking Powder Company for Robert Benson Davis. George died September 30, 1951 at Hillcrest. His obit said that he was associated with the R.B. Davis Company for 36 years and became president of the company shortly after joining it. He was elected chairman of the board in 1945. His funeral was held at the J“Funeral Church at Madison Ave. and 81st St.p” in New York and he was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Hoboken Museum counts Davis Baking Powder and Cocomalt among its sweets manufactures for its "A Sweet History of Hobokeno" exhibit The Jersey Journal - NJ.com Ashley Strain/The Jersey Journal R.B. Davis Co. began manufacturing its baking powder and Cocomalt in Hoboken at 112 Murray Street. Davis Baking Powder is not a sweet in itself, but baking powder is an essential ingredient in many baked goods and Davis' product is still popular today and can be found at almost any grocery store. R.B. Davis Co. also manufactured Cocomalt, a.. 0 01/30/2011 01/30/2011
Fantastic antique cookie cutters for your collection! This cutter measures 4 inches by 3 inches and features a cute rabbit. The side of the cookie cutter says Davis Baking Powder and is open (no flat tin back). Cutters are in vintage condition. Measurements are approximate due to the odd shaping of the cutters. Any questions, please let me know.