The original El Cerrito Plaza shopping center was dedicated this month 58 years ago.
The opening came two years after an arson fire destroyed the historic Castro adobe on the site that allowed construction of the shopping center to begin.
Here, through the courtesy of the El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce, are views of the center’s dedication on July 9, 1958, along with photos and promotional material from the center’s early years. Our thanks to the chamber for sharing its archives.