Fillmore in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

317 Central Avenue

Stephen's Grocery Store

Photographed By James King, October 9, 2014

1. 317 Central Avenue Marker

Inscription. Richard Stephen's Grocery Store was built in 1910. The original sidewalk, inlaid in tile with the name Stephen's, remains in the floor at the main entrance to the market. Located in the grocery store at the time was a small post office and a small bank. The location has been a grocery store continuously through the years.

Erected by City of Fillmore.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 34° 23.953′ N, 118° 54.82′ W. Marker is in Fillmore, California, in Ventura County. Marker is at the intersection of Central Avenue and Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Central Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 317 Central Avenue, Fillmore CA 93015, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fillmore State Bank (a few steps from this marker); 320 Central Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 328 Central Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 338 Central Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 340 Central Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Fillmore's First Bank & Masonic Hall (about 400 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); 362 Central Avenue (about 500 feet away); 364 Central Avenue (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fillmore.

Marker and Original Sidewalk image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, March 23, 2019

2. Marker and Original Sidewalk

The old Stephen's Market at 317 Central Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, October 9, 2014

3. The old Stephen's Market at 317 Central Avenue

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 483 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on March 24, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1. submitted on October 12, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. 2. submitted on March 24, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on October 12, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.