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Chain Bookstore & Flagship Network

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The 1st location (founding address in Historic Locations below) serves as this bookstore's primary flagship storefront.

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Historic Locations & Relocation Journey

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Smith Bros storefront after the earthquake and fire

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Historical Chronicle & Milestones

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Annals of Smith Bros Booksellers · Oakland

1899

Grand Opening

472-474 13th St, Oakland

Smith Bros storefront after the earthquake and fire

Oakland Enquirer (Nov 18, 1899)

1899

Oakland Enquirer

Oakland Enquirer (Nov 18, 1899)

1906

calisphere.org

Smith Bros storefront after the earthquake and fire

1961

Bookstore Closed

Closed doors after 62 years

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