Claremont in Berkeley in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Star Grocery
Berkeley History
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 6, 2020
1. Star Grocery Marker
Inscription.
Star Grocery. Berkeley History. The Star Grocery, one of Berkeley's oldest and most beloved family-run businesses, was founded in 1922 by Greek immigrant brothers Nick and Jim Pappas. They originally hand delivered groceries in wicker baskets which, as the business flourished, were replaced by a fleet of delivery trucks. During the Depression, the Pappas brothers generously extended credit, writing off thousands of dollars in unpaid bills.
The colorful marquee with the dominant star was added during a 1949 expansion. In 1974 Jim's son Nick assumed management, continuing to offer quality merchandise in the trusting personal family style that has attracted neighborhood loyalty over the decades.
The Star Grocery, one of Berkeley's oldest and most beloved
family-run businesses, was founded in 1922 by Greek immigrant
brothers Nick and Jim Pappas. They originally hand delivered groceries
in wicker baskets which, as the business flourished, were replaced by a fleet
of delivery trucks. During the Depression, the Pappas brothers generously
extended credit, writing off thousands of dollars in unpaid bills.
The colorful marquee with the dominant star was added during a
1949 expansion. In 1974 Jim's son Nick assumed management,
continuing to offer quality merchandise in the trusting
personal family style that has attracted neighborhood
loyalty over the decades.
Erected 2012 by Berkeley Historical Plaque Project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 37° 51.282′ N, 122° 14.886′ W. Marker is in Berkeley, California, in Alameda County. It is in Claremont. Marker is at the intersection of Claremont Avenue and The Uplands, on the right when traveling south on Claremont Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3068 Claremont Avenue, Berkeley CA 94705, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 6, 2020
2. Star Grocery Marker - wide view
The marker is on the right side of the building, just to the left of the telephone pole.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.