National Register of Historic Places

Golden Sheaf Bakery

Berkeley, Alameda County, California
Listed
March 30, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78000644

About this property

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. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since March 31, 1978; listed as a California Historical Landmark since March 31, 1978; and listed as a Berkeley Landmark since October 17, 1977. In 1877, English immigrant John G. Wright founded the Golden Sheaf Bakery, the first city of Berkeley's wholesale/retail bakery. The original Golden Sheaf Bakery was located on 2026 Shattuck Avenue. The 2069–2071 Addison Street building was designed by architect Clinton Day. It is a two-story brick building with Tuscan ordered pilasters, and one of the only remaining brick buildings in downtown Berkeley. In 1905, Golden Sheaf was one of the largest bakeries in California. 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. In 1967, the Golden Sheaf Bakery held a concert series, which included a performance by Country Joe McDonald. California Historical Landmarks in Alameda County, California List of Berkeley Landmarks in Berkeley, California National Register of Historic Places listings in Alameda County, California Media related to Golden Sheaf Bakery at Wikimedia Commons

Location

2069--2071 Addison St.
Berkeley, Alameda County, California
37.87120, -122.26956

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When was Golden Sheaf Bakery listed on the National Register?

Golden Sheaf Bakery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Golden Sheaf Bakery?

Golden Sheaf Bakery is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Golden Sheaf Bakery?

The period of significance for Golden Sheaf Bakery is recorded as the industrial era.

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