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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Charles Theodore Von der Ahe was born in Denmark on August 29, 1882. His family moved to the United States in 1889, and they eventually settled in Illinois. Von der Ahe became an American businessman, an innovator in the grocery business in Southern California. He founded the Vons supermarket chain in Southern California. In 1906 he opened Von's Groceteria, his first store at the corner of 7th and Figueroa streets in Downtown Los Angeles. The chain eventually grew to more than 325 stores. He died on June 4, 1973. Photograph caption dated May 20, 1960 reads "Von's Grocery Co. took another progressive step as ground was broken for construction of a new Von's unit in Granada Hills. The market is to be built at the intersection of San Fernando Mission road and Woodley avenue. Charles A. Von der Ahe, founder of firm, third from left, turns dirt for start of market while, watching, from left, are Walter Von der Ahe; Robert Wilson, property owner; Frank Wilcox, honorary mayor of Granada Hills; Mrs. Robert Wilson and Will Von der Ahe. New unit will feature latest developments in chain store field."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Von der Ahe, Charles,--1882-1973 Von der Ahe, Charles,--1882-1973--Family Wilcox, Frank,--1907-1974 Vons Companies Vons Companies--Employees Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Businessmen--California--Los Angeles Fathers and sons--California--Los Angeles Ground breaking ceremonies--California--Granada Hills (Los Angeles) Municipal officials and employees, Honorary--California--Los Angeles Motion picture actors and actresses--United States Television actors and actresses--United States Shovels--California--Los Angeles Signs and signboards--California--Granada Hills (Los Angeles) Granada Hills (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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