Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
United Grocers
Oakland Waterfront Warehouse District
By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 13, 2020
1. United Grocers Marker
"United We Buy ... Individually We Sell” was the marketing tag line of United Grocers, Ltd.,
a wholesale grocer that supplied 1,460 retail outlets in northern California and Nevada and posted $1 billion in annual sales by the time it was purchased in 1984 by the giant food company, Fleming Companies, Inc. United Grocers, Ltd. operated as a for-profit wholesale grocery cooperative whose members were retail grocers. The Richmond-based company vacated this Oakland warehouse in 1947. Later occupants included other wholesale grocery companies. Among them were Wellman Peck & Co. and Mutual Grocery Co.
Designer Unknown • Construction Date 1931-32
Architectural Style Early 20th century utilitarian
Erected by Jack London Neighborhood Association. (Marker Number 23.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1984.
Location. 37° 47.737′ N, 122° 16.235′ W. Marker is in Oakland, California, in Alameda County. Marker is at the intersection of Fourth
By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 13, 2020
2. United Grocers Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here, forming the top part of the trash receptacle on the corner.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Western States (a few steps from this marker); Autocar Sales (a few steps from this marker); C.L. Greeno Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Safeway Headquarters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fourth St. circa 1962 (about 300 feet away); Safeway Stores (about 300 feet away); Davis-Parker Whse. (about 400 feet away); S & W Fine Foods (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California.
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