[3] In 1852, he moved to San Francisco where he partnered with Joseph P. Newmark and founded a dry goods store.
[1] In 1854, Newmark moved to Los Angeles and Brandenstein then partnered with brothers Albert and Moses Rosenbaum and founded a wholesale leaf tobacco and cigar business.
[1] Their company stocked large amounts of tobacco and during the American Civil War benefited greatly when shortages developed.
[1] He was an active member of the Eureka Benevolent Society and Congregation Emanu-El.
[4] Their son Max, who founded MJB Coffee and was joined by his brothers Manfred, Charles, and Edward.