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The Oakland Free Market was the predecessor to Swan's Market. It was started in 1885 by Jacob Pantoskey at 5th and Broadway, in a leased building. 1 In 1892-1893, it was on Clay between 4th and 5th. 7 In 1906, it moved to the southwest corner of 5th and Washington. 6 (Not to be confused with the New Oakland Free Market.)

In 1912, Pantoskey turned over management of it to his son, David Pantoskey. 1

1906 ad 5Washington and 5th 3 CC SA-BY Our Oaklandoriginal vs. new 1913 7

In 1917, the first part of the building that is now Swan's Market was constructed for the Oakland Free Market, at 10th and Washington.

Links and References

  1. Starts with $45, Acquires Wealth Oakland Tribune March 2, 1912
  2. Polk-Husted 1911 Directory
  3. The Oakland Free Market Oakland Tribune January 25, 1911
  4. grand opening ad Oakland Tribune July 20, 1917
  5. grand opening ad Oakland Tribune September 5, 1906
  6. Husted's Directory 1892-1893
  7. ads Oakland Tribune May 23, 1913
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