Downtown in Chandler in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Morrison Grocery
40 South San Marcos Place
Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 30, 2013
1. Morrison Grocery Marker
Chandler Historic Business District on the National Register of Historic Places
Ernest and Leroy Morrison opened the Chandler’s first grocery here in 1912. The building has been host to a series of grocery stores, the Chandler Electric Company, and various retail shops. Photo courtesy of Chandler Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 33° 18.183′ N, 111° 50.532′ W. Marker is in Chandler, Arizona, in Maricopa County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on San Marcos Place just south of West Commonwealth Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 South Marcos Place, Chandler AZ 85225, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Monroe Building (a few steps from this marker); Dougherty Building (a few steps from this marker); Bank of Chandler (within shouting distance of this marker); Price Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. A. J. Chandler (within shouting distance of this marker); Arthur E. Price (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 30, 2013
2. Morrison Grocery Building
The marker is mounted on the front of the building above the bush.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 30, 2013
3. Chandler Historic Commercial District
The Morrison Grocery Building is just to the left of the two-story Monroe Building
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2013, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 669 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 31, 2013, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
