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

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Poultry Producers

Oakland Waterfront Warehouse District

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 13, 2020

1. Poultry Producers Marker

Inscription. In 1985, this warehouse was renamed "The Egghouse” after the building's first use as an egg distribution center for Poultry Producers of Central California. Poultry Producers originated the Nulaid® brand name, a brand employed today to market egg products ranging from fresh eggs to extended shelf-life liquid whole eggs. Renamed Nulaid Foods, Inc. in 1963, the company is California's largest and oldest egg products company. This reinforced concrete warehouse, embellished with Art Deco details, contributes to the District by its association with a major wholesale food business. Since 1985 the building has contained six artist studios, two with attached living quarters.

Designer H.C. Baumann • Construction Date 1929
Architectural Style Early 20th century utilitarian with Art Deco elements

Erected by Jack London Neighborhood Association. (Marker Number 24.)

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 1985.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 47.72′ N,

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122° 16.351′ W. Marker was in Oakland, California, in Alameda County. It was in Produce and Waterfront. It was at the intersection of Third Street and Harrison Street, on the left when traveling north on Third Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 229 Harrison Street, 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: Western Pacific Freight Depot (here, next to this marker); Waterfront Warehouse District (within shouting distance of this marker); Poultry Producers of Central California Distribution Center

Poultry Producers Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 13, 2020

2. Poultry Producers Marker - wide view

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

(within shouting distance of this marker); Oakland Plumbing Supply, P.E. O’Hair & Co. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George A. Posey Tube Oakland Portal (about 300 feet away); Fourth Street Circa 1962 (about 300 feet away); Saroni Wholesale Sugar & Rice (about 400 feet away); S&W Fine Foods Warehouse (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.

Other markers no longer nearby. Western Pacific RR (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); American Bag Co. (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Oakland Plumbing (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); Oakland Portal (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); Fourth St. circa 1962 (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); Davis-Parker Whse. (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Replacement Poultry Producers of Central California Distribution Center Marker

Additional commentary.
1. Marker

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Replaced
The historical markers in the Waterfront Warehouse District have been updated. A different marker on the same subject has been placed kitty-corner from where this one was located.

— Submitted July 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.