LEVI STRAUSS TIME LINE HISTORY

Levi Strauss & Co. spans more than five generations of American and global culture. As a company, we've seen the world go from horse drawn carriages to the electric car, from the chaos of war to space, peace, independence and freedom, and from the telegraph to speed of light Internet communications.
In 2003, Levi Strauss & Co. will be 150 years old! We can proudly say that LS&CO. makes the only garment created in the 19th century that is still worn today. And we still have the same youthful, attitude. This is our legacy and gift to the future. As you go through our site and read more about our astonishing history, stop a moment to think about a young, immigrant merchant named Levi Strauss, who started it all.
19th Century

1829
Levi Strauss is born in Buttenheim, Bavaria.
1847
Levi Strauss, his two sisters and mother sail for America, where they join half-brothers Jonas and Louis in New York. Levi joins their dry goods business.
1853
Levi becomes an American citizen and s...