The
former Shell Station- that at one time was a Union 76,
began its re-branding back to 76 at the end of last year. Ten
years ago, in January of 2007, the then Los Altos Union 76 was one of the last
local 76 branded service stations to replace the iconic round 76 sign moniker.
The
re-branding came after the Del Taco corporation sought permission to open a
drive-thru restaurant on the location in a lease arrangement with the owner.
That plan, with numerous problems, was opposed by the Los Altos Center Adjacent Neighborhoods
and denied by the Long Beach Planning Commission.
Since the Los Altos Market
Center was built by Lloyd Whaley, the
northwest corner of Abbeyfield and Bellflower
