Why? and Why? / by Kasey Smith

 

Same ad campaign. Same vintage. Different sides of the bay. Very different fates.

Founded by Max J. Brandenstein in 1881, the MJB COFFEE WHY? slogan dates to 1910. MJB was one of three major coffee brands founded in San Francisco – the other two being Folgers and Hills Bros.

Washington at 8th, Oakland

Washington at 8th, Oakland

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Clay at Powell, San Francisco