A Brief History of UFO
Many generations of San Diegans have depended on U.F.O. starting with visits with their parents.
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Sol and Leah Levine with granddaughter Ann
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Sol Levine founded the store. It was originally part of Levine Brothers in New York , then L.A. They specialized in dry goods, pillows and tailoring supplies.
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Downtown
San Diego
location
before the
move to
National City
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Sol left L.A. and Levine Brothers and opened up shop in downtown San Diego in the 40's. They had many locations downtown. |
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Norman and Robbie Levine
The Courting Years
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Norman, Sol's son, and wife "Robbie" joined the business in the early 60s. |
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Interior view from the 60's of the Downtown Store
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Norman was the true creator of U.F.O. He moved the store into upholstery and decorative fabric for the home and away from clothing yardage. Robbie was always an important presence. |
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Dewey
"The Great One" Greaton
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Dewey Greaton became Norman's partner in the late 60's. He and Norman moved the operation to National City in 1978. There the store grew to its present size and importance. |
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Norman and Robbie
The Golden
Years
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Growth continued with the opening of the Vista store for North County.
Norman and Robbie's sons, Eric and Dan, entered the business in the 70's and are now carrying on the UFO tradition with 3rd partner, Frank Inzunza.
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