Name/Title
Square Deal GarageDescription
This is one of Pinole’s most recognized landmark businesses. In 1913, Will Gerrish’s butcher shop was on this site. Gerrish, Hokie Silva, and Molly Rose ran the shop. Later, the Smith and Hemleb meat market was here. The Square Deal Garage operated first in the Fraser blacksmith shop on San Pablo Avenue across from the Alibi, one of the many downtown bars. Bert Hall first opened his garage in the Fraser blacksmith shop on San Pablo Avenue, across the street from Val Pera’s Gondola restaurant (later the Club Alibi). Bert opened the Square Deal Garage in 1928 in the former butcher shop on the northeast corner of San Pablo and Valley avenues. Bert’s son, Chet, ran it for many years. Kevin Osman, a local businessman, bought the garage in 1981. Kevin’s sons, Brian (service manager) and Brandon (shop manager) run the business.Made/Created
Date made
circa 1960 - circa 2015Copyright
Copyright Holder
Pinole Historical Society
