Waterfront Warehouse District in Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
C.L. Greeno Pacific Coast Headquarters
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado
1. C.L. Greeno Pacific Coast Headquarters Marker
Construction Date: 1923
Architectural Style: early 20th century with Beaux Arts and Arts and Crafts elements
The C. L. Greeno Company built this elaborate Pacific Coast Headquarters to receive upholstery and bedding supplies from its Ohio factory via rail for distribution west of Denver.
The brick and concrete building is one of Oakland’s most elaborate examples of an early 20th century warehouse. Architect W.K. Owen added Beaux Arts and Arts and Crafts embellishments like raised end parapets with brick medallions, pier buttresses, and a 4th Street entrance marked by a stone pediment with the company’s name. Today, the huge industrial windows create light and airy working conditions for the building’s artist studios.
A National Register Historic District
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 37° 47.736′ N, 122° 16.235′ W. Marker is in Oakland, California, in Alameda County. It is in the Waterfront Warehouse District. Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street and Alice Street, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Autocar Sales & Service Co. (a few steps from this marker); Western States Grocery (a few steps from this marker); United Grocers Ltd. Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Prime Smoked Meats (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Former Safeway Headquarters (about 300 feet away); Saroni Wholesale Sugar & Rice (about 300 feet away); S&W Fine Foods Warehouse (about 300 feet away); Safeway Stores Corporate Headquarters (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.
More about this marker. The Waterfront Warehouse District has special covered trash cans on street corners, with historical markers atop the covers.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Previous C.L. Greeno Co. Marker
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 4, 2023
2. C.L. Greeno Pacific Coast Headquarters Building and Marker
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 4, 2023
3. Opposite Side of A Marker/Trash Can
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
