First store even had correct time
This article announces the opening of a new shopping center in Aptos by delving into the history of the first retail store in the area, dating before 1850.
Notables: Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center, Joe Arano Grocery, Bay View Hotel, Joseph Spencer, Aptos Grammar School, Henry Rice, Joe Martin, Lester Toney, Fred Toney, Bob Menefee, T and J Liquor Store, Northway's Drug Store, S Bianchalana, Aptos Post Office, Paul Sweet, Joaquin Sawyer
Notables: Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center, Joe Arano Grocery, Bay View Hotel, Joseph Spencer, Aptos Grammar School, Henry Rice, Joe Martin, Lester Toney, Fred Toney, Bob Menefee, T and J Liquor Store, Northway's Drug Store, S Bianchalana, Aptos Post Office, Paul Sweet, Joaquin Sawyer
Creator:
Vincent Leonard
Source:
Cabrillo Times & Green Sheet
Date: 1973
Type:
ARTICLE
Coverage:
- Santa Cruz
- Aptos
- Business
- 1970s
- Stores
Identifier: MS-SANTA CRUZ-APTOS-15
Collection
Citation
Leonard, Vincent. “First store even had correct time.” Cabrillo Times & Green Sheet. 1973. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/138238. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.