Mariano and Alfredo Gonzales laid out a town of 50 blocks surrounding a recently erected railroad depot on property deeded by Mexico to their father. From this early date. Gonzales established itself as a friendly town where a stranger could easily be persuaded to stay a few extra days and enjoy the smalltown charm. Within 20 years. the population of Gonzales had reached 500 residents of diverse ethnic backgrounds and heritage. A number of Swiss immigrants established a soon tobethriving dairy industry. Soon thereafter. a local resident discovered the process for producing condensed milk. Following this historic discovery. the Alpine Condesary opened in Gonzales and began producing the worlds first condensed milk.
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