This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Sprouse-Reitz Store Brings Wide Selection to Shafter
Sprouse-Reitz Co at 317 19 Central Avenue dominates Shafter retail space with 6000 square feet of merchandise. Manager Earl Weil expanded since 1939, adding a large greeting card department and a broad range of goods from sewing supplies to hardware. Established 1920, the west coast chain runs about 200 stores and offers health and life insurance for employees. The building is owned by Fred Christensen, a former local variety store operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprouse-Reitz Co
Central Avenue
Shafter
Kern County
Earl Weil
Weil
Fred Christensen