Produce and Waterfront in Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

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C.L. Greeno Co.

Oakland Waterfront Warehouse District

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 13, 2020

1. C.L. Greeno Co. Marker

Inscription. The Cincinnati-based C. L. Greeno Company built the C. L. Greeno Pacific Coast Headquarters warehouse to receive upholstery and bedding supplies via rail from its Ohio factory for distribution throughout the area west of Denver. Favorable rail rates made it more economical for firms wishing to reach western markets to establish a distribution outlet on the Pacific Coast rather than build manufacturing plants in western cities. The warehouse is one of Oakland's most elaborate examples of the early 20th century utilitatian warehouse. Its monumental entry hood reflects the early 20th century's "City Beautiful trend to embellish utilitarian buildings with historicist architectural treatments.

Designer W.K. Owen • Construction Date 1923
Architectural Style Early 20th century with Beaux Arts derivative and Arts and Crafts elements

Erected by Jack London Neighborhood Association. (Marker Number 10.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 47.735′ N, 122° 16.255′ W. Marker was in Oakland, California, in Alameda

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County. It was in Produce and Waterfront. Marker was at the intersection of Fourth Street and Alice Street, on the left when traveling north on Fourth Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 255 Fourth Street, Oakland CA 94607, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. United Grocers Ltd. Warehouse (here, next to this marker); Western States Grocery (a few steps from this marker); Autocar Sales & Service Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); C.L. Greeno Pacific Coast Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Prime Smoked Meats (within shouting distance of this marker); Saroni Wholesale Sugar & Rice (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); S&W Fine Foods Warehouse (about 300 feet away); Oakland Plumbing Supply, P.E. O’Hair & Co. (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Replacement C.L. Greeno Pacific Coast Headquarters Marker

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1. Marker Replaced
The historical markers

C.L. Greeno Co. Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 13, 2020

2. C.L. Greeno Co. Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here, as the marker itself forms the top of the trash receptacle on the corner (with the red/orange sign on it).

in the Waterfront Warehouse District have been updated. A different marker on the same subject has been placed kitty-corner from where this one was located.

— Submitted July 5, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.