Seattle Ferguson-Hendrix Co. Apple Shipping Advertising 1912 Real Photo Postcard

Ferguson-Hendrix Co. operated as a Wholesale Commission House at 1015 Western Avenue in Seattle, Washington, during the early 20th century. Commission houses were crucial intermediaries in the agricultural commerce of the era, particularly in port cities like Seattle. They received produce and other goods from farmers and producers, selling them to retailers or other buyers on behalf of the original shipper, typically for a percentage-based commission. This model facilitated market access for producers and streamlined the distribution of goods in a rapidly industrializing economy.