Queen for a Day – “The Confidence Man”

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Dorothy Londagin

“Then it was revealed that Milton Wiser was a “confidence man who had played out his racket and disappeared, owing many people in defaulted debts and checks that bounced.”
Montclarion Jan 1, 1958

Milton Wiser and his associates were promoters of Heavenly Candies by Haas up and down the West Coast.

Their sales pitch told of up to $10,000 profits a year. The cost to the prospect was $4500 (or any amount from $1200 to $6,000), plus candy stock.

How could they go wrong? The product was backed by daily promotion on the Queen for the Day t.v. Show. The famous Haas candy company of Oakland made the candy.

Haas Distributing Co of Oakland

When Wisser came to Oakland in 1956, he made arrangements with Louis Chiodo, the owner of Chiodo Candy Co., to provide candy for the stores.

Wiser organized Haas Distributing Co. to buy products from Chiodo. Wiser invited the name Heavenly Candies and added: “By Haas.”

Chiodo was advised by the Oakland Better Business Bureau, of which he was a sponsor, that Wisers activities should be questioned, and they were aware of Wiser’s activities elsewhere.

Chiodo became concerned about the payment for candy he sold to Haas in December 1956. At that time, he was owed $58,000. Because of this, he did not extend any more credit to any of the Heavenly Candy Stores (that Wiser started and sold). The was one exception. He provided Dolly Monks with candy for her store on credit.

Bounced Checks

The bank account at the College Avenue branch of Bank Of America was closed with many outstanding checks, which bounced.

Dolly Monks was shocked when several local Montclaions brought in “rubber checks” from Heavenly Candies.

Calls to their office were switched to a recorded message “You have reached a discontinued number.”

Unhappy Owner

Edward Topping, who opened a Heavenly Candy store on Grand Ave, told. The Montclarion (August 21, 1957) was not satisfied with the way Wiser’s outfit had not fulfilled its promises.

He had been sold on the “package deal.” which gave him for a cost of $4500 a complete store ready to operate. He was also promised a “grand opening,” including lights, a majorette to give away candy, etc. He opened his store with no fanfare, and nobody showed up from Haas Distributing Co or provided anything to give away.

Haas did provide women to help Topping get started. But they paid her with rubber checks.

Police Investigation

The Oakland Police Department’s grand theft detail began an investigation into Wiser in August 1957. They hoped to gather enough evidence of fraud that can convict the man. Wiser operated just short of breaking the law.

On the surface, they appeared to be running a legitimate business. Of the 100 stores sold on the West Coast, no more than 50 were still open after the first year. Many of the owners lost their original fees.

When Wiser closed out his bank account many checks were outstanding and of course, bounced. Many other debts incurred by Wiser just simply not paid by check or otherwise.

Various Names Used

It looks like (from the articles I read) Wiser was using the name Haas as in the Geo. Haas and Sons Candy stores. Geo. Haas Candy Company went bankrupt in 1940.

Haas Distributing Co.
Haas Heavenly Candies of Oakland
Haas Chocolates of Oakland
J.H.Hass Distributing Co
Heavenly Candies by Haas

Now I haven’t found much else on Milton Wiser after 1958. But if I do I will update this post.

The End

Disclaimer: Now I don’t if Milton Wiser was guilty of anything or if he was a “confidence man” as reported in the Montclarion. As far I can tell he didn’t get his day in court of give his side of the story.

Sources

Candy Promoter Disappears as Checks Bounce – The Montclarion August 21, 1957
Sad Story of Milton Wiser Unwinds – The Montclarion August 21, 1957
Case Against Promoter Studied By Police – The Montclarion August 28, 1957
Wiser’s Bad Checks Paid By Ex-Aide – The Montclarion September 11, 1957

End of An Era Haas Co. to Close – SF Examiner Feb 29, 1940
Haas To Open Stores – Valley Times Aug 28, 1956
To Open New Store in S.B. – San Bernardino Times Sept 6, 1956

The End

Montclair East

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Dorothy Londagin

Montclair East is a shopping center with business offices located at 2220 Mountain Blvd. It is now called Village Square.

James Fernhoff, a local real estate broker, was the initial developer.

The Site

Sidney Chown owned the 2 1/2 acre plot before the building of Montclair East.

**California Department of Transportation 1956**

Sidney Chown was one of Northern California’s best-known horsemen when he died in 1961. He owned and operated grocery stores in Oakland and Berkeley.

**California Department of Transportation 1957**

The Chown’s purchased the land in approximately 1920. They were considered some of the founding residents in Montclair.

Chown and his friends organized Piedmont Trails Club. He built up his ranch to include 12 stalls and an arena for horses.

**California Department of Transportation 1960**

After his death, his wife Lucille sold the property.

Project Approved

During an Oakland City Planning Commission public hearing where Lucille A. Chown was asking for her property at 2220 Andrews St (the site) to be rezoned as commercial.

Fernhoff stated “the project would include parking for 110 cars, rustic architecture with shake roofs and no bowling alleys, drive-ins, car washed or super markets.” He said only ‘high class” businesses would be permitted.

Opponents, including several business owners, complained it would “spilt the business district” and isn’t needed. Apartments would be better, some said.

In August 1963, the city council approved the $750,000 project after the planning commission spilt 3-3 on its recommendation.

Montclair East Fought

In October 1963, a group of twelve property owners near the site brought a suit against the City of Oakland.

They charged that a new shopping center was unnecessary, would create traffic problems, and damage residential property values.

James Fernhoff contended that the site is unsuitable for residential development because it was the site of the future interchange of the Warren and Shepherd Canyon(unbuilt) Freeways.

Now Leasing

Groundbreaking

The groundbreaking was held in February of 1965. A gold-plated shovel was used to break the hard old ground.

Construction and Design

Truck hauling dirt down the hill at a construction site on the north west corner of Scout Road and Mountain Boulevard in the Montclair district of Oakland, California. Circa 1960s Oakland History Room.

Construction for Montclair East, a 1.2 million dollar shopping center, began in May of 1965.

The plans called for a 28,000 square foot building with 20,000 feet on the ground floor devoted to a restaurant and 12 shops and 7,600 feet on the second floor to eight offices. The parking lot would accommodate 111 cars.

The center was designed by Robert B. Liles, an architect from San Francisco.

First Store to Open

Fox’s Market

Jim Fox opened his fourth supermarket located in Montclair East on September 21, 1966.

**From Bill Fiset Column Sept 16. 1966**

The new store featuring wall-to-wall carpeting was the first to open at the shopping center. The store occupied 6,000 square feet

Captain Satellite made an appearance at the formal ceremony held the following weekend.

Other Tenants

Today

More Info:

Death Takes Sidney V. Chown – Oakland Tribune December 3, 1961
Zoning Row Rages in Montclair – Oakland Tribune August 29, 1963
Row House Project – Oakland Tribune April 17, 1964
Montclair East Approved – Oakland Tribune April 30, 1964
1.2 Million Center for Montclair- Oakland Tribune May 9, 1965
Fox Opens Fourth Supermarket – Oakland Tribune September 21, 1966

The End

Members Build Clubhouse

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Dorothy Londagin

“We are building this clubhouse beyond our immediate requirement but with an eye to the future”
Mrs. E.T. Jepson Nov 08, 1925

A New Clubhouse

Press release

“A very handsome $10,000 structure is planned for the Montclair Clubhouse. It will be 109 by 40 feet and will contain a large auditorium, stage, dressing room, dining room, kitchen, check room, restroom, and basement space, which will be utilized as billiard room.”

Construction Started

The groundbreaking celebration was held in March of 1925 at the junction of Thorn Road (now Thornhill Drive) and Mountain Blvd.

Members of the Montclair Improvement Club in November of 1925 and began constructing the new clubhouse.

New Clubhouse Opens

In March of 1926, the Montclair Improvement Club held the $ 20,000 Montclair Community clubhouse formal dedication.

The structure is one-story and is of Spanish architecture. Features included an auditorium with stage and fireplace, dining and reception rooms, an electrically equipped kitchen.

John Perona was the builder who donated his services. Contributions of labor from club members reduced the cost of construction.

They also planned to have tennis and handball courts, a playground for children, and a golf course.

In March of 1926, the Montclair Improvement Club held their first dance at the new clubhouse.

A Bit of History

The beginnings of the Montclair Improvement Club can be traced back to as early as 1923.

After a few years, it became the Montclair Bussiness Assoc.

Membership was made up of residents of Montclair, Merriewood, and Forest Park.

The Women’s Auxiliary to the Montclair Improvement Club was also formed in 1923. The name was changed to Montclair Women’s Club in 1925 when it became affiliated with the California Federation of Women’s Clubs

Montclair Women’s Clubhouse

In May of 1928, the women’s club purchased the clubhouse from Montclair Improvement Club.

They held their first dance in August of 1928.

Clubhouse Damaged in Fire

In November of 1928, a fire damaged the interior of the clubhouse.

Clubhouse is Sold

In 1996 the Montclair Women’s Club was sold. From 1996 until 2015, it was an events center called the Montclair Women’s Cultural Arts Club.

Stunning Montclair Facility For Sale – website

It is now the KSS Immersion Preschool of Oakland.

The Clubhouse today

More Info:

Location: 1650 Mountain Blvd Oakland

Floor Plan – Oakland Tribune December 28, 1924
Groundbreaking – Oakland Tribune March 11, 1925
Members Build Own Clubhouse – Oakland Tribune November 08, 1925
Build Montclair Club – Oakland Tribune November 08, 1925
Montclair Plans Bazaar and Party – Oakland Tribune November 29, 1925
Montclair Club to Give Dance Tonight – Oakland Tribune March 26, 1926
Improvement Club to Talk Road Work – Oakland Tribune February 3, 1927
Montclair Club to Give First Dance in New Home – Oakland Tribune August 15, 1928
Montclair Women to Repair Clubhouse – Oakland Tribune November 15, 1928

Montclair Women’s Club – Town Crier
Montclair Women’s Club – Oakland Local Wiki
Montclair Improvement Club – Oakland Local wiki
Women’s Cultural Arts Club – Oakland Local Wiki

Then & Now – Oakland Schools Part 9

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Dorothy Londagin

I hope to show Then and Now images of Oakland Schools in this series of posts. Along with a bit of the history of each school, I highlight. Some photos are in the form of drawings or postcards or from the pages of history books.

Note: Piecing together the history of some of the older schools is sometimes tricky. I do this all at home and online — a work in progress for some. I have been updating my posts when I find something new. Let me know of any mistakes or additions.

Updated December 17, 2019

Montclair Grammar School

The Montclair District held formal dedication ceremonies in their first school on March 14, 1926. The service is under the direction of A.R. Romer, the principal, and Mrs. J.D. Bishop, the teacher in charge of the 71 students already registered to attend the school.

The four-room schoolhouse was built with funds from the building program funded by a $9,000,000 bond issue voted by the people of Oakland in 1924.

In attendance were Mrs. Stanton Lore representing the Montclair Women’s Club, and Mrs. E.T. Jepsen of the Piedmont Avenue PTA

The original brick building with a tile roof was later considered an earthquake risk and razed in 1936. They used portables for many years.

The new school building was dedicated in 1942, with nine classrooms, an administrative suite, an arts and crafts room, a PTA room, and a Library, was created. In 1947, a Cafeteria and Assembly Hall were added.

Montclair is located at 1757 Mountain Blvd., Oakland.

Montclair Today

In 2013, a new building was added to the campus, which houses a modern Multipurpose Room, new classrooms, a faculty lounge, and a living roof. A new learning garden and play structure were also added to the campus.

Montclair Website – OUSD

Thornhill Elementary School

Plans for a new school in the Montclair District were drawn up by local Montclair residents Robert “Bob” Goetz and Jens Hansen in association with Confer and Willis.

The site on Thornhill Drive at Alhambra was acquired through condemnation proceedings. The court awarded $48,000 to the landowner, Alice Taylor.

The school was to be ready in September 1958 and would have an administration office, a multipurpose room, a library, 11 classrooms, and a kindergarten room.

Dedication – November 12, 1958

Bus Service

The district approved the school bus earlier in the year, stopping at both Thornhill and Montclair schools. The kids were picked up throughout the hills on the roads designated ‘safe.’ The bus service continued until 1959, when the service was going to be pulled but continued a little longer after the parents rallied to raise money to maintain the service.

The school is located at 5880 Thornhill Dr, Oakland

Thornhill Today

Thornhill Website – OUSD
Thornhill 50th Anniversary –blog

Joaquin Miller Elementary School

The bid was taken in November 1949 for the New Joaquin Miller Elementary School on Ascot Drive in Montclair.

**Oakland Tribune November 1950 Tribune**

First Graduate

In January of 1950, Judith Lowe, 12 daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lowe, had the honor of being the first graduate of the school – she was the only one. She was the lone pupil in high sixth grade.

The school is located at 5525 Ascot Drive.

Joaquin Miller Today

Joaquin Miller website – OUSD

The End

Updated November 28, 2019

Leona Canyon Fire – Oct 1960

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Dorothy Londagin

On Saturday, October 15, 1960, a brush fire started in the area of Mountain Blvd and Burckhalter Avenue.

The fire bore a striking resemblance to the disastrous 1923 Berkeley fire, which swept from the hills, destroyed 600 buildings, and leaving 4000 homeless.

The fire started at 11am and was under control by 2:30 pm and officially out by 4pm.

More than 200 firemen from the Oakland and San Leandro fought the fire for over four hours with the help of the residents who lived in the area. At times the fire came within feet of homes and rained sparks on their roofs. The damage was held to the loss of two houses, brush and oak trees.

From noon until 2pm the battle was a see-saw affair

Oakland Tribune October 16, 1960

Weekend Warriors

For the residents, it was a battle to the death. They stood of roofs and garages pointing hoses with little pressure behind them at the walls of flame, which roared through the brush and oak trees.

In the hills above, Leona Street flames roared 50 feet into the air and came within that distance of homes. At one point, police advised people to advise the residents on Leona Street, Mountain Blvd, and Mountain View Avenue to evacuate.

Cause Unknown

The cause of the fire was unknown. It ranged over an estimated 1200 acres after it starts near Mountain Blvd and Burckhalter Avenue. It’s course along Mountain Blvd northwesterly to Bermuda Avenue and up the hill towards Skyline Blvd.

There were unconfirmed reports of two boys playing with matches in the quarry area just before the fire started.

At the time, the winds gusted 45 mile-per-hour, which spread the fire across Mountain Blvd. but quick work by firemen and homeowners stopped the fire from spreading in that direction.

More than 100 homes were endangered during the day. Most were in the $30,000 bracket.

The Homes

6384 Mountain Blvd – destroyed
6434 Mountain Blvd – destroyed

The home at 6434 Mountain Blvd belonged to William Crecque, and 6384 Mountain Blvd belonged to Charles Suggs.

Gale Whipped Flames – Oakland Tribune October 16, 1960
Hundreds Battle Huge Fire – Oakland Tribune October 16, 1960
Brush Fire Races Over Oakland Hills – Oakland Tribune October 16, 1960
2 Mile Fire Races over Oakland Hills – SF Examiner October 16, 1960
Homes Razed – SF Examiner October 16, 1960
Fire Ravages Oakland Hills – San Bernardino County October 16, 1960
History of Fires in the Oakland Hills – Oakland Net

The End

Montclair Realty – Pioneers of the Hills

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Dorothy Londagin

In 1924 brothers Paul and Herman Pause formed Montclair Realty Co. Before that, Paul worked for the Realty Syndicate.

The business district of Montclair looked like this when Montclair Realty was formed.

**Graded and staked lots in the undeveloped Montclair district’s downtown in Oakland, California Eston Cheney, photographer. from the Oakland Public Library, Oakland History Room. Circa 1925**

Cos. Williams, a builder, was the only other business then.

Sales offices of real estate broker and home builder Cos Williams in the undeveloped Montclair district’s downtown in Oakland, California. Graded and staked lots are visible in the foreground. DATE: [circa 1925] from the Oakland Public Library, Oakland History Room.

In 1932 they moved into their new offices at 6466 Moraga Avenue. The building was occupied by George B. Brooks, another real estate agent. The building is still there.

Montclair Highlands

“In All the World No View Like his”
Oakland Tribune 1928

In 1928 Montclair Realty was the developer and selling agent for a new tract behind the business district. One of the first homes was the “Model View Home,” built-in 1928.

10th Anniversary

In 1934 Montclair Realty celebrated its 10th Anniversary. During this time, they specialized in developing the rapidly growing hill area. Some tracts they worked on were Montclair Highlands, Montclair Acres, Montclair Estates, and Fernwood.

That year they opened Piedmont Uplands, a new tract along Moraga Avenue at Maxwelton Road. The Henry Maxwell family owned the land and ran a Maxwelton Farm dairy. Before that, it was the picnic grounds of Blair Park.

13th Anniversary

Montclair Realty celebrated its thirteenth Anniversary by moving into spacious new offices in Montclair Realty Building on Moraga Avenue. Harvey Slocombe designed the new two-story building in an authentic Spanish style, complete with a patio and tile roof. Howard Gilkey developed the garden.

**New Montclair Realty Office – Oakland Tribune 1937**

The unusual feature of the new building was the penthouse display home on the second floor. The living room – reception room had a Homebuilder’s Library, where prospective home builders can look through all the latest books and magazines on home building.

Dramatically different the Pent House Model home brings to you “Ideas of 1938” in colorful interior finishes and modern furnishings.
Oakland Tribune 1937

Silver Anniversary – 1949

Paul Pause was a founding member of the Montclair Improvement Club. He was a member of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce residential committee and its highway and transportation committee. He was also a member of the Commonwealth Club.

Death and New Owners

Paul Pause died in 1950. He was an important figure in the development of Montclair since the beginning.

Lucille Chasnoff purchased the company after Pause died in 1950. and John Mallett purchased the company from her in 1962.

New Office in 1954-56

In 1954 they moved into the newly built Montclair Professional Building at 2084 Mountain Blvd. The Montclair Realty offices were on the ground floor; they owned the building.

It was the only office building that had off-street parking. The offices featured gold walls with charcoal woodwork with built-in desks and partitions.

Out with the Old

The old Montclair Realty building was demolished in 1961 to make room for expanding the Standard Station next door.

In 2019 a new building replaced the old and outdated Montclair Realty Office Building.

The new building.

**From Forgotten Montclair Facebook Group 2022**

Different Logos –

Free Map

More Info:

Great Activity in the Hills – Oakland Tribune June 17, 1934
Pause named Club Head – Oakland Tribune Dec 13, 1936
Highlights of Real Estate Development – Oakland Tribune July 18, 1937
Realty Firm In New Home – Oakland Tribune Jul 25, 1937

The End

More Early Photos of Montclair

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Dorothy Londagin

Moraga Avenue and La Salle

The above is the corner of Moraga and LaSalle circa 1940 . Showing Montclair Pharmacy.

**L60-95-Public Works Photos, Oakland Cultural Heritage Survey, Oakland City Planning Department** c 1954

Above is Moraga and La Salle- showing the Siena Deli, Montclair Donuts, Simons Cleaning Center and Ray Smith Co. Realtors in 1954. Below is 1976

Below is the corner today

Montclair Terrace Building – Mountain Blvd and La Salle

**The Montclair Terrace Building circa 1946 – Roger Bird**

The above photo is from circa 1946 – The Montclair Terrace Building – Photo from Roger Bird

Circa 1963 Oakland Public Library,
Oakland History Room and Maps Division (Oakland, Calif.)
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The above photo is of Pete and Carl Saunders in front of the Montclair Carriage Inn on the corner of LaSalle Avenue and Mountain Boulevard.

**Sept 1965**: **ohrphoto.districts.022.jpg**
**akland Public Library, Oakland History Room and Maps Division**

Two workers repairing a water main break on LaSalle Avenue at Mountain Boulevard in the Montclair district of Oakland, California.

**The Montclair Terrace Building today – Google mps**

Mountain Blvd

**Sept 1965**
**ohrphoto.districts.031.jpg**
**Oakland Public Library, Oakland History Room and Maps Division**

Mountain Boulevard at LaSalle Avenue looking west following a water main break. From Sept 1965 – Below present day

**Sept 1965**
**ohrphoto.districts.030.jpg**
**Oakland Public Library, Oakland History Room and Maps Division**

The above is Mountain Boulevard at LaSalle Avenue looking west following a water main break. The below is the same

La Salle Avenue

The above photo is La Salle Avenue circa 1960s and below is today

More to come

The End

Home Tour of Montclair – 1937

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Dorothy Londagin

5335 Estates Drive
5664 Thornhill Drive
1731 Mountain Blvd
6025 Bruns Drive
Liggett Drive
2645 Camino Lenada
Montclair Realty Offices- 6540 Moraga Ave
Emge and Stockman Offices – Mountain and LaSalle
Winder & Gahan Office – 6500 Moraga Ave

C.W. Leekins – 6054 La Salle Ave

Home Tour of the Hills District

Prominent real estate companies and builders in Montclair held an “open-house” week during the Oakland National Home Show held October 22- 30, 1937. Oakland Tribune Oct 22, 1937

The following is a list of the sponsors:

C.W. Leekins – builder
Montclair Realty Company
Herbert A. Richardson – builder
Emge and Stockman Realtor
Winder & Gahan – developers

C.W. Leekins Sponsored

2645 Camino Lenada
C.W. Leekins – builder
1937
$7250

5335 Estates Drive
C.W. Leekins – builder
1937

1731 Mountain Blvd
C.W. Leekins – builder
1937
$6750

H. A Richardson Sponsored

6025 Bruns Drive
H.A. Richardson – builder
1937
$13,000

Montclair Realty Company Sponsored

5664 Thornhill Drive
F.H. Slocombe – Architect
L.A. Larson – builder
1937
$6850

Emge & Stockman Sponsored

Winder & Gahan Sponsored

One of the Oldest Buildings in Montclair…or is it?

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Dorothy Londagin

A while back, I was doing a simple search on buildings in Montclair. I came across this article (posted below) from 1962, with the attached photo. It was about the destruction of the building that was to be replaced with a new $125,000 building. The new building was called the Eberhart Building.

**The Eberhart Building today – Google Maps**

The Eberhart Building is still standing and is located at 2070 Mountain Blvd.

Of course, I needed to learn more about the building that was now just a pile of rubbish, as seen in the photo above.

**Location of the building – google maps**

The photo above shows the structure as it looks today. In researching the address, I found that the real estate firm Winder and Gahan first occupied the site in 1938.

According to the article from 1962 – In 1921, a group of real estate men stood with “high hopes” in front of a small Spanish-style stucco building that looked entirely out of place in the open fields of the Montclair District.

“There was just a building with a sign “tract office” on it, the open fields and a dusty, narrow road in in front of it.”
Oakland Tribune Jan 30, 1962

Montclair in 1921

This is probably how Montclair looked when that group of men stood in from of the building “with high hopes.” I don’t think they were standing in front of the same building demolished in 1962, as noted in the article. Unless it is one the right, and they moved it and changed its style?

Sales offices of real estate brokers and home builder
Cos Williams 6501 Moraga
Photo c1921 by Cheney Photo Advertising F-2830
Oakland Public Library, Oakland History Room.

Cos Williams office is the small building on the left in the above picture. The street going uphill is La Salle Avenue. The address was 6501 Moraga Avenue.

New Real Estate Firm in Montclair

In 1933 A.H. WInder opened an office at the corner of Moraga Avenue and La Salle Avenue. The address was 6500 Moraga Avenue.

Winder was the exclusive sales agent for the Forest Park extension and Shepherd Canyon Park.

I bet you are wondering what this has to do with the building at 2070 Mountain Blvd. Trust me; it will all make sense soon.

In 1936 A.H. WInder and J. J. Gahan formed a new firm called “Winder & Gahan Corporation.”

New Location Announced

“With the expiration of their present lease at 6500 Moraga Avenue,” states A.H.Winder, “we will build a new office on the on the recently -acquired site, using a frontage of 72 feet on Mountain Boulevard”

Oakland Tribune Oct 1937

In 1937 the real estate firm of Winder and Gahan announced the recent purchase by the firm of a piece of land (Block “H”) in the heart of the business district, near the intersection of Moraga Avenue and Mountain Boulevard.

The Heart of Montclair Business Center

Winder & Gahan moved into their new office at 2070 Mountain Boulevard in November 1938.

It would eventually be the home of Eberhart Realty. I am not sure exactly when they moved to 2070 Mountain Boulevard.

My Research

Montclair from 1935
Courtesy East Bay Regional Park District.

The above picture shows “Block H,” an empty piece of land (the small triangle). In 1938 Winder & Gahan built their new offices there. That small building would be there until 1962. It was destroyed by a bulldozer, as noted in the first article I posted above.

Maybe they moved the other building in the photo from 1921 and updated, enlarged, and added stucco. The more I looked at photo

I think the building on the right is the oldest in Montclair now and in 1962 it one of least two buildings that were from the 1920s. I do think after looking at the picture from the 1920s that it is quite possible that it the same building that was moved and became the Winder offices.

The grey building on the left is probably from that same era.

Haas Distributing Co of Oakland

Bounced Checks

Unhappy Owner

Police Investigation

Various Names Used

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The Site

Project Approved

Montclair East Fought

Now Leasing

Groundbreaking

Construction and Design

First Store to Open

Other Tenants

Today

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A New Clubhouse

Construction Started

New Clubhouse Opens

A Bit of History

Montclair Women’s Clubhouse

Clubhouse Damaged in Fire

Clubhouse is Sold

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Montclair Grammar School

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Weekend Warriors

Cause Unknown

The Homes

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Montclair Highlands

10th Anniversary

13th Anniversary

Silver Anniversary – 1949

Death and New Owners

New Office in 1954-56

Out with the Old

Different Logos –

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Moraga Avenue and La Salle

Montclair Terrace Building – Mountain Blvd and La Salle

Mountain Blvd

La Salle Avenue

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Home Tour of the Hills District

C.W. Leekins Sponsored

H. A Richardson Sponsored

Montclair Realty Company Sponsored

Emge & Stockman Sponsored

Winder & Gahan Sponsored

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Montclair in 1921

New Real Estate Firm in Montclair

New Location Announced

The Heart of Montclair Business Center

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