Pleasanton in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Pleasanton Cheese Factory
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2022
1. Pleasanton Cheese Factory Marker
Site of the Pleasanton Cheese Factory
1920 - 1987
George Spiliotopoulos
1940 - 1985
George Spiliotopoulos
"Forever a friend of Pleasanton and all that have called it home. Passion, pride and community."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 37° 39.864′ N, 121° 52.441′ W. Marker is in Pleasanton, California, in Alameda County. Marker is on Main Street north of Ray Street, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 824 Main Street, Pleasanton CA 94566, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Pleasanton Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); J. W. Kottinger’s Barn (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kottinger’s Barn (about 600 feet away); The Roxy Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Pleasanton Sign (approx. 0.2 miles away); Larkin Locke House (approx. ¼ mile away); Johnston Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Nevis Pavilion (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pleasanton.
Also see . . . Remembering George Spiliotopoulos (Pleasanton Weekly, August 27, 2004)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2022
2. Pleasanton Cheese Factory Marker - wide view
this page online
Excerpt: "When his aunt died, Spiliotopoulos took over the Standard Cheese Company, also known as the Cheese Factory, and quickly expanded it, adding a sales and tasting room. During peak production years, Standard Cheese produced 8,000 pounds a day under the Cheese Factory label, using milk from the Central Valley and introducing the country's first jack cheese with Valley-grown peppers. On Saturdays and Sundays, customers lined up for blocks for tasting treats and to buy his 3-pound Wheel of Cheese products."(Submitted on March 21, 2022.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 425 times since then and 131 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
