Golden Sheaf Bakery
Historic building in Berkeley, California, US
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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]
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| Location | 2069–2071 Addison Street, Berkeley, California, U.S. |
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| Coordinates | 37°52′17″N 122°16′07″W |
| Area | 0.2 acres (0.081 ha) |
| Built | 1905 |
| Architect | Clinton Day |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 78000644[1] |
| CHISL No. | N575 |
| BERKL No. | 20 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | March 31, 1978 |
| Designated CHISL | March 31, 1978 |
| Designated BERKL | October 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]
In 1967, the Golden Sheaf Bakery held a concert series, which included a performance by Country Joe McDonald.[8][9]
