The Jennings Perfumery Co., established in 1872 by Charles W. Jennings, was a significant player in the perfume and flavoring industry based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Located at 19-21 So Ottawa Street, the company operated from a strategic position in the city, which was known for its burgeoning industrial sector during that era. Jennings, a visionary in the field, laid the foundation for a business that would grow and evolve over the decades.
In 1899, a pivotal change occurred in the company’s structure. As reported in Interstate Druggist, the firm known as Jennings & Smith of Grand Rapids dissolved, with Charles W. Jennings continuing the business under a new name: the Jennings Flavoring Extract Co. This rebranding marked a shift in focus towards manufacturing flavors and perfumes, consolidating Jennings's reputation in these specialized fields.
By 1904, the business underwent another transformation. According to The Spatula, the Jennings Perfumery Company was incorporated as the Jennings Manufacturing Company, with a capital of $50,000. Despite the change in title, the management remained consistent, ensuring stability and continuity in the company's operations. This incorporation reflected the growing success and expansion of the business, solidifying its place in the industry.
Charles W. Jennings's leadership continued to guide the company until his passing on January 9, 1929. As noted in The Pharmaceutical Era, Jennings, at the age of 74, was the head of Jennings Manufacturing Co., which was well-regarded for its production of flavoring extracts and perfumes. His death marked the end of an era for the company, which had been a significant contributor to the perfume and flavoring industry in Grand Rapids.
The perfumes of the Jennings Company:
- 1890 Fleur d'Orange
- 1890 Fleur de Lis
- 1890 Jockey Club
- 1890 Frangipanna
- 1890 Lily of the Valley
- 1890 Marie Antoinet
- 1890 Mona Cologne
- 1890 Violet Vincennes
- 1890 Wild Olive
- 1890 Wilhelmina Lily
- 1890 Yosemite Cologne
- 1903 Cecilia Roses
- 1903 Dorothy Vernon
- 1903 Fair St Louie
- 1903 Harvard Carnation
- 1903 Japonefleur
- 1903 Just Lilac
- 1903 Kent Pink Roses
- 1903 Kent Violets
- 1903 La Budda
- 1903 L'Edena
- 1903 Magda
- 1903 Nabob Pink
- 1903 Paredena
- 1903 Rosy Rose
- 1903 Star of Rome
- 1903 Sweet Afton
- 1903 Woodlawn Queen
- 1905 Lady Alice
- 1907 Sweet Arbutus
- 1907 True White Rose
- 1910 Alsatian Rose
- 1910 Alsatian Violets
- 1910 Anabell
- 1910 Beauty Blossom
- 1910 Blue Narcissus
- 1910 Carlotta
- 1910 Colonial Belle
- 1910 Florobell
- 1910 Forest Lily
- 1910 Heart of Hyacinth
- 1910 Lady Rosabelle
- 1910 Lily Sweets
- 1910 Lucerne
- 1910 Lucerne Violet
- 1910 Madoro
- 1910 Marie Doro
- 1910 Pink Apple Blossom
- 1910 Rose Clover
- 1910 Scotch Heather
- 1910 Sweet Alsatian Roses
- 1910 Sweet Modesty
- 1910 The American Princess
- 1910 The Quest Flower
- 1910 Trailing Azalea
- 1910 Vernon Flower Odors
- 1910 Vernon Carnation
- 1910 Vernon Genesta
- 1910 Vernon Lilac
- 1910 Vernon Lily
- 1910 Vernon Roses
- 1910 Vernon Violets
- 1910 Violet
- 1910 Walton Arbutus
- 1910 White Rose
- 1910 Ylang-Ylang
- 1911 Rose Saladin
- 1918 Perfume of Love
- 1920 Chanticlere
- 1920 Clover Land
- 1920 Golden Eagle
- 1920 Golden Genesta
- 1922 Maxie Rose
- 1923 Ma Joie
- 1930 Oriental Ideal
- 1930 Palace Royal
- 1930 Palma Girl
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