Coalinga in Fresno County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Premier Creamery
Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, March 21, 2015
1. Premier Creamery Marker (click on photo to enlarge)
"A Bottle of Milk is a Bottle of Health"
Original Site at 358 N. 5th St. the 6th & Elm St. Site established in 1938.
The Premier Creamery served Coalinga for over 60 years. The business sold milk, butter, eggs, canned goods & other provisions during the 1920's oil boom. Later, the business provided fresh bottled milk & milk products at the fountain or delivered to your doorstep. The Ice Cream Fountain & Cafe served as a social gathering place while offering Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. The bottling plant was located in the same building. The building was destroyed by the Coalinga Earthquake May 2, 1983.
Ed Brennan 1917
Edward J. "Ted" O'Neill 1920
Thomas "Tommy" Lennon
Edward T. "Bud" O'Neill
Tommy and Bud were Nephews of Ted O'Neill
"ALL PROPRIETORS WERE IRISHMEN"
Erected by Coalinga Lions Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is May 2, 1983.
Location. 36° 8.321′ N, 120° 21.689′ W. Marker is in Coalinga, California, in Fresno County. Marker is at the intersection of Elm Ave (California Route 33) and N 6th St, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cheney Bros. Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Richfield Service Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Coaling Station A (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Coaling Station A (about 300 feet away); Amy Building (about 500 feet away); 5th Street, Coalinga 1912 (about 500 feet away); Crescent Meat Co. (about 500 feet away); The Earthquake of 1983 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coalinga.
Also see . . . PDF document. PDF document to historic landmarks in Coalinga to visit (Submitted on January 19, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon.)
Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, March 21, 2015
2. Premier Creamery Marker
3. Premier Creamery
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 431 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
