Produce and Waterfront in Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

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Davis-Parker Whse.

Oakland Waterfront Warehouse District

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 13, 2020

1. Davis-Parker Whse. Marker

Inscription. A tiny wholesale grocery firm was the first occupant of this warehouse built on speculation for developers Hyman Davis and M. Parker. Founded in San Francisco in 1896 by Samuel Sussman, and Gustav and Samuel I. Wormser, Sussman Wormser & Company grew to become S & W Fine Foods, Inc., one of the most enduring food brands in the United States. In 1937, S & W relocated to its own ware- house at Jackson and Fourth Streets. In 1994, the Davis-Parker warehouse was converted to 24 live- work lofts with street-level commercial space and renamed Tower Lofts after the warehouse's 50,000 gallon rooftop water tank.

Designer Hugh C. White • Construction Date 1926-27, remodeled 1994
Architectural Style Early 20th century utilitarian with Gothic and Art Deco elements

Erected by Jack London Neighborhood Association. (Marker Number 3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 47.693′ N, 122° 16.283′ W. Marker was in Oakland, California, in Alameda

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County. It was in Produce and Waterfront. It was at the intersection of Third Street and Alice Street, on the left when traveling north on Third Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Oakland CA 94607, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in California’s San Francisco Bay Area

and on the Coast Ranges.

It was also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it was 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 found 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 location: S&W Fine Foods Warehouse (here, next to this marker); Prime Smoked Meats (within shouting distance of this marker); United Grocers Ltd. Warehouse (about 300 feet away); Waterfront Warehouse District (about 300 feet away); Autocar Sales & Service Co. (about 300 feet away); Poultry Producers of Central California Distribution Center (about 300 feet away); Western States Grocery (about 300 feet away); C.L. Greeno Pacific Coast Headquarters (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.

Other markers no longer nearby. American Bag Co. (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); C.L. Greeno Co. (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); Western States (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); Western Pacific RR (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed);

Davis-Parker Whse. Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 4, 2020

2. Davis-Parker Whse. Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here, forming the top part of the trash receptacle on the corner.

Oakland Rails (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); Autocar Sales (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Additional commentary.
1. Marker Replaced
The historical markers in the Waterfront Warehouse District have been updated.

— Submitted July 5, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 16, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on March 6, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.