Golden Sheaf Bakery

Golden Sheaf Bakery is a historical building and former bakery built in 1905 and located at 2069–2071 Addison Street in Berkeley, California, U.S.[3] It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since March 31, 1978;[3] listed as a California Historical Landmark since March 31, 1978;[4] and listed as a Berkeley Landmark since October 17, 1977.[5]

Golden Sheaf Bakery
Golden Sheaf Bakery is located in California
Golden Sheaf Bakery
Location2069–2071 Addison Street, Berkeley, California, U.S.
Coordinates37°52′17″N 122°16′07″W
Area0.2 acres (0.081 ha)
Built1905 (1905)
ArchitectClinton Day
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.78000644[1]
CHISL No.N575
BERKL No.20
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMarch 31, 1978
Designated CHISLMarch 31, 1978
Designated BERKLOctober 17, 1977[2]

History

In 1877, English immigrant John G. Wright founded the Golden Sheaf Bakery, the first city of Berkeley's wholesale/retail bakery.[3][6] The original Golden Sheaf Bakery was located on 2026 Shattuck Avenue.[3][6]

The 2069–2071 Addison Street building was designed by architect Clinton Day.[7] It is a two-story brick building with Tuscan ordered pilasters, and one of the only remaining brick buildings in downtown Berkeley.[3][7] In 1905, Golden Sheaf was one of the largest bakeries in California.[7] When the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire destroyed the city, Golden Sheaf Bakery was able to feed the great number of homeless people in San Francisco.[7]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. "Berkeley Landmarks, Designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, Berkeley, CA". Landmarks Preservation Commission, Berkeley, California.
  3. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Golden Sheaf Bakery". National Park Service. Retrieved June 27, 2023. With accompanying pictures
  4. "Golden Sheaf Bakery". Office of Historic Preservation. State of California.
  5. "Berkeley Landmarks, Designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, Berkeley, CA". Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association (BAHA).
  6. "Golden Sheaf Bakery Annex". Berkeley Historical Plaque Project. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  7. "National Register #78000644: Golden Sheaf Bakery in Berkeley, California". noehill.com. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
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