San Dimas in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

San Dimas Grain Company

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

1. San Dimas Grain Company Marker

Inscription. This building was constructed in 1897 by William A. Johnstone. For over 70 years the main sales were hay and grain. The store has grown and changed with the city. It has carried feed and tack, fuel for homes, farm implements, chickens, and pet supplies. The building remained in the Johnstone family until 1971 when it was sold and remodeled by the new owner. It is the oldest continuously operated business in San Dimas.

Erected by San Dimas Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 34° 6.405′ N, 117° 48.502′ W. Marker is in San Dimas, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of Bonita Avenue and Exchange Place, on the left when traveling east on Bonita Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 W Bonita Ave, San Dimas CA 91773, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is 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 finds 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 marker: The Bank of San Dimas (a few steps from this marker); The Walterscheid Building (within shouting distance of this marker); San Dimas Fruit Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the San Dimas Telephone Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker);

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San Dimas Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); Foresman & Hoke Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Sipple Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Sipple Block Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Dimas.

San Dimas Grain Company and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

2. San Dimas Grain Company and Marker

San Dimas Grain Company image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

3. San Dimas Grain Company

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 648 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 20, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.