Union Square in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Sears Fine Food

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, November 16, 2019

1. Sears Fine Food Marker

Inscription. In 1924, Hilda and Ben Sears opened a restaurant in San Luis Obispo, California. Their signature dish was "Dollar size little pancakes" from an old family recipe. The restaurant was relocated in 1938 and over the years has become a "Landmark family restaurant" of the City.

On May 1, 1950, the State of California granted Trade Mark No. 97188 to Sears Pancake Mix.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1950.

Location. 37° 47.33′ N, 122° 24.516′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Union Square. It is on Powell Street near Sutter Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 441 Powell Street, San Francisco CA 94102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on California’s Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: History of Union Square (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dewey Monument (about 500 feet away); Mayors of San Francisco (about 500 feet away); Marines Memorial Club (about 500 feet away); Miles Archer (about 600 feet away); Native Sons Building (about 600 feet away); Metropolitan Club (about 700 feet away); Robert Louis Stevenson (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

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Sears Fine Food Restaurant and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, November 17, 2019

2. Sears Fine Food Restaurant and Marker

The marker is to the left of the awning.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, December 9, 2023

3. Sears Fine Food Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, December 9, 2023

4. Sears Fine Food Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 620 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3, 4. submitted on January 15, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.