533 Stevens - Revision history

FrankRahman: /* Warehouse */

2026-08-20T20:34:14Z

Warehouse

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			"A new warehouse and manufacturing facility have replaced the large tent and truck trailers where we were forced to store parts during our hectic growth phase in 1983-84."<br>
			(Annual Report, 1984)

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FrankRahman: /* The Kaypro Days */

2026-08-17T16:17:42Z

The Kaypro Days

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	"In February ~~19833~~, the Company commenced major refurbishments of the buildings leased from Mr. Kay and construction of new warehouse facilities. Architectural and general contracting services are being obtained from a company owned and operated by the daughter and son-in-law of Mr. Kay. Total estimated contract costs for the major refurbishments and warehousing facilities, including estimated fees to related parties of $285,000, aggregate approximately $3,650,000. Through August 31, 1983, the Company incurred costs under these contracts amounting to $1,266,325. Of this amount, $149,707 was unpaid as of August 31, 1983."<br>		"In February 1983, the Company commenced major refurbishments of the buildings leased from Mr. Kay and construction of new warehouse facilities. Architectural and general contracting services are being obtained from a company owned and operated by the daughter and son-in-law of Mr. Kay. Total estimated contract costs for the major refurbishments and warehousing facilities, including estimated fees to related parties of $285,000, aggregate approximately $3,650,000. Through August 31, 1983, the Company incurred costs under these contracts amounting to $1,266,325. Of this amount, $149,707 was unpaid as of August 31, 1983."<br>
	(Annual Report, 1983)		(Annual Report, 1983)

FrankRahman: /* The Kaypro Days */

2026-08-17T16:16:37Z

The Kaypro Days

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			"In February 19833, the Company commenced major refurbishments of the buildings leased from Mr. Kay and construction of new warehouse facilities. Architectural and general contracting services are being obtained from a company owned and operated by the daughter and son-in-law of Mr. Kay. Total estimated contract costs for the major refurbishments and warehousing facilities, including estimated fees to related parties of $285,000, aggregate approximately $3,650,000. Through August 31, 1983, the Company incurred costs under these contracts amounting to $1,266,325. Of this amount, $149,707 was unpaid as of August 31, 1983."<br>
			(Annual Report, 1983)

	Three major "structures" were used to make this happen.		Three major "structures" were used to make this happen.

FrankRahman: /* Building Layout */

2026-08-17T05:34:16Z

Building Layout

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	Father and son have neighboring offices in the uppermost row, but only Andrew's has the bright red-orange door."<br>		Father and son have neighboring offices in the uppermost row, but only Andrew's has the bright red-orange door."<br>
	(The Executive (Southern California), August 1987, pg 18)		(The Executive (Southern California), August 1987, pg 18)

			"The department [Printed Circuit Boards] is located on level 1, at the northern end of the plant. ... Other new features in the department include the new room additions on the west side of the P.C. department. The rooms have a yellow plastic roof and yellow tinted windows. There's also a dust-free chamber between the photo printing room and the developing room to protect the boards from dust during their most crucial stage of production."<br>
			(CommuniKay, April 1984)

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FrankRahman: /* Warehouse */

2026-08-10T18:34:57Z

Warehouse

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	"... the 40,000- square-foot facility which the Kays are planning to build on the site won’t be completed until April." (San Diego Reader Jan 19, 1984)		"... the 40,000- square-foot facility which the Kays are planning to build on the site won’t be completed until April." (San Diego Reader Jan 19, 1984)

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			Kaypro Corporation announced today the addition of a 40,000 square foot warehouse on its 11 acre headquarters. Kaypro's manufacturing and office complex is located in Solana Beach, 30 miles north of San Diego, CA. Since Kaypro's tremendous growth as the industry's leading supplier of the "Complete Computer," space has been at a premium. As a result, Kaypro has had to lease office space in the nearby area to accommodate their phenomenal growth. The addition of the new facility will alleviate much of the previous congestion Kaypro has coped with during the last year. The now famous tent, in which Kaypro temporarily headquartered much of its inventory, will be torn down as products are moved to the new facility. A new corporate office complex is planned for the same site, as the company continues to lead the industry in its expansion.<br>
			("Kaypro Expands Facilities" press release, unknown date)
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FrankRahman: /* The pre-Kaypro Days */

2025-08-21T14:05:49Z

The pre-Kaypro Days

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	From my interview with [[~~Interview_with_Allen_Kay~~\|Allan Kay]] "I joined Non-linear Systems in 1964. Shortly after I joined we built our new buildings [at 533 Stevens, Solana Beach] to look pretty much like how the nearby junior high school buildings were arranged."		From my interview with [[Interview_with_Allan_Kay\|Allan Kay]] "I joined Non-linear Systems in 1964. Shortly after I joined we built our new buildings [at 533 Stevens, Solana Beach] to look pretty much like how the nearby junior high school buildings were arranged."
	(I will refer to them as the "assembly buildings" on the rest of this page with building 1 closest to the parking lot and 4 at the back of the property).		(I will refer to them as the "assembly buildings" on the rest of this page with building 1 closest to the parking lot and 4 at the back of the property).

FrankRahman: /* The pre-Kaypro Days */

2025-08-21T14:01:12Z

The pre-Kaypro Days

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	(The San Dieguito Citizen, November 2, 1967)		(The San Dieguito Citizen, November 2, 1967)
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	He built ~~4 long~~ buildings (I will refer to them as the "assembly buildings" on the rest of this page with building 1 closest to the parking lot and 4 at the back of the property) where they built and tested their meters and multi-meters that they had become known for. They also housed the other departments likes sales and design. These buildings would continue to serve as the assembly areas and offices in the Kaypro era.
			From my interview with [[Interview_with_Allen_Kay\|Allan Kay]] "I joined Non-linear Systems in 1964. Shortly after I joined we built our new buildings [at 533 Stevens, Solana Beach] to look pretty much like how the nearby junior high school buildings were arranged."
			(I will refer to them as the "assembly buildings" on the rest of this page with building 1 closest to the parking lot and 4 at the back of the property).

			This is where they built and tested their meters and multi-meters that they had become known for. They also housed the other departments likes sales and design. These buildings would continue to serve as the assembly areas and offices in the Kaypro era.

	"Andrew designed the four long and narrow buildings that house the company's administrative offices and production facilities in a way that allowes employees to enjoy California's balmy climate. Similar to public schools in the state, rooms are connected by outdoor breezeways. Andrew says proudly, 'You have to go outside to get anywhere.' Rather than communicating by memo or phone, employees generally poke their heads in office windows."<br>(Financial Enterprise, Winter 1984-85)		"Andrew designed the four long and narrow buildings that house the company's administrative offices and production facilities in a way that allowes employees to enjoy California's balmy climate. Similar to public schools in the state, rooms are connected by outdoor breezeways. Andrew says proudly, 'You have to go outside to get anywhere.' Rather than communicating by memo or phone, employees generally poke their heads in office windows."<br>(Financial Enterprise, Winter 1984-85)

FrankRahman: /* Circus Tent */

2025-08-19T18:47:55Z

Circus Tent

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FrankRahman: /* Circus Tent */

2025-08-19T18:43:43Z

Circus Tent

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FrankRahman: /* Circus Tent */

2025-08-19T18:40:48Z

Circus Tent

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