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Phineas Jenks Mahan

P. J. Mahan, among the first to import Italian honeybees, selling Langstroth-patented hives on Chestnut St. in 1857.

Source–”Philadelphia and its manufactures : a handbook exhibiting the development, variety and statistics of the

manufacturing industry of Philadelphia in 1857 : together with sketches of remarkable manufacturies, and

a list of articles now made in Philadelphia.” Philadelphia: Edward Young, 1859, 516 pgs

Along with Samuel Wagner, S. B. Parsons, and L. L. Langstroth, Mahan was one of the first importers of Italian honey bees.



July 30th, 2010 | Category: Langstroth Celebration 2010

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