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

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Safeway Stores

Oakland Waterfront Warehouse District

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 4, 2020

1. Safeway Stores Marker

Inscription. Sirloin steak sold for 20 cents a pound when Safeway Stores established its first headquarters in this warehouse. An adjacent Western Pacific Railroad spur line and nearby Port of Oakland shipping facilities allowed Safeway to receive inventory and dispatch it to branch stores. The basement and first three floors held inventory; the top two floors housed offices. By the time Safeway left in 1996, the entire building was devoted to offices. In 2001, the building was converted to condominiums by the son of Quentin Reynolds, who worked for Safeway for 50 years, rising from stock clerk to Chairman of the Board.

Designer Couchot, Rosenwald & Roeth Construction Date 1929-30, remodeled 2000-01 Architectural Style Early 20th century utilitarian with Beaux Arts elements

Erected by Jack London Neighborhood Association. (Marker Number 7.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1996.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 47.703′ N, 122° 16.178′ W. Marker was in Oakland, California, in Alameda County. It was in Produce and Waterfront. Marker was at the intersection

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of 4th Street and Jackson Street, on the left when traveling north on 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 201 4th Street, Oakland CA 94607, United States of America.

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

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Former Safeway Headquarters (a few steps from this marker); Safeway Stores Corporate Headquarters (a few steps from this marker); Oakland’s Waterfront Warehouse District (within shouting distance of this marker); W.P. Fuller and Co. Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Waterfront Warehouse District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Waterfront Warehouse District (about 300 feet away); Autocar Sales & Service Co. (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.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Replacement Safeway Stores Corporate Headquarters Marker

Also see . . . Safeway Inc. (Wikipedia). (Submitted on March 6, 2020.)

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Former Safeway Stores Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 4, 2020

2. Former Safeway Stores Building and Marker

The marker is visible here next to the street signs on the corner.

1. Marker 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 March 6, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.