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by bring-back-pylons
27 Oct 2009 22:26
Forum: History: USA Northeast
Topic: Trader Joe's Westfield NJ: What was it before?
Replies: 6
Views: 4598

Re: Trader Joe's Westfield NJ: What was it before?

I know for a fact that Trader Joe's was originally an A&P that was built in the early 50's. I serviced the refrigeration in the original store which had embosses tin ceilings and both a front entrance on the street and a rear entrance to the parking lot. Each entrance had 2 checkouts. The store ...
by bring-back-pylons
07 Mar 2009 21:02
Forum: History: USA Mid-Atlantic
Topic: 1940!s former Acme still operated as a supermarket
Replies: 3
Views: 2884

Re: 1940!s former Acme still operated as a supermarket

This store sounds to good to be true. Please post as many photos as you can. It will
probably be some time before I can get to Maryland but I will definitly put i on my mst stop and see list. Thanks
by bring-back-pylons
21 Jun 2008 14:16
Forum: History: USA Northeast
Topic: A+P Clinton, NJ
Replies: 2
Views: 4575

Re: A+P Clinton, NJ

I can tell you that the curent A&P location in Clinton was built as is in the late 70's early 80's and it has changed very little since then. The interior is still virtually the same color scheme. Standing in the parking lot, facing the store to the left (I believe it is to the left) is a small ...
by bring-back-pylons
12 Mar 2007 23:39
Forum: History: Miscellaneous and Not Region-Specific
Topic: The first store that got me interested in old supermarkets
Replies: 27
Views: 30478

"The A&P" was one of my first and favorite recollections. In Union NJ there was an A&P on Stuyvesant Ave at the beginning of Union Center, the downtown of Union township. The store was built on a sloping lot with a small parking lot on the side. I would usually shop there with my g...
by bring-back-pylons
29 Jul 2006 04:18
Forum: History: USA California
Topic: Safeway in Monterey
Replies: 7
Views: 5985

Safeway in Monterey

I recently spent a week in central California and happened on the 50's style Safeway in the center of Monterey. When did this store close? And does anyone have any photos of this classic gem? Guess who did not have his camera at the right time? I also finally visited the original marina Safeway on M...
by bring-back-pylons
13 Jun 2006 23:47
Forum: History: USA Mid-Atlantic
Topic: Update: Former Pennsylvania Market
Replies: 3
Views: 3989

Update: Former Pennsylvania Market

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g120/bring-back-pylons/HPIM1601.jpg http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g120/bring-back-pylons/HPIM1602.jpg http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g120/bring-back-pylons/HPIM1600.jpg Finally opened Photobucket account, thanks to dcgrocer. Here are 3 photos of former Pendel...
by bring-back-pylons
04 Jun 2006 22:31
Forum: History: USA Mid-Atlantic
Topic: Food Fair, Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia - anyone recognize?
Replies: 12
Views: 9938

Food Fair in Phila

I am not familiar with that location, but there is that exact prototype store in Elizabeth NJ on Route 1 north. It is now a Daffy Dan's clothing store and has had one addition to the building, but the glass front, the blue color is still the same. I did find the Elizabeth location on The Food Fair l...
by bring-back-pylons
29 May 2006 22:24
Forum: History: USA Mid-Atlantic
Topic: Former Pennsylvania Market
Replies: 2
Views: 3608

Former Pennsylvania Market

I finally took some decent photos of a former market for my first posting on this site, and then I discovered that I need a web address, so until I figure out what I'm doing (or someone can tell me another way) I will have to describe the location. It is as the intersection of Route 413 and Business...
by bring-back-pylons
12 May 2006 22:09
Forum: History: USA Northeast
Topic: wegmans vintage photos
Replies: 1
Views: 3687

wegmans vintage photos

Many of the new Wegman's super stores contain large, hanging, black and white photos of some of their early stores, 1930' thru 1950's. Does anyone know where I might get copies of these early photos?
by bring-back-pylons
05 Mar 2006 02:15
Forum: History: USA Southeast
Topic: Charlotte History Section of Groceteria
Replies: 15
Views: 12746

Charlotte history

Dave: Fantastic job. the narrative is so informative and the photos great. I am a huge vintage A&P fan and i love the 1938 photo and the text accompanying it. thanks alot, and there is still more to come. BTW. I will be moving to NC probably within the next 5 years, looks like I have alot to loo...
by bring-back-pylons
14 Jan 2006 13:37
Forum: History: USA California
Topic: Safeway in Monterey
Replies: 7
Views: 5985

I live in NJ but a few years back visited frieds in CA and saw that store. I actually forget what it looks like. Can anyone take some photos (in and out) to preserve a piece of history? Please be sure to pst them also. Thanks
by bring-back-pylons
07 Jan 2006 19:40
Forum: History: USA Southeast
Topic: Savannah Highway, Charleston SC
Replies: 18
Views: 17554

I's guessing Food Fair on this one, that was my initial thought as soon as I saw the photo. Did Food Fair ever occupy Charleston? Looks alot like the defunct ones here in NJ (think Phillipsburg, and Newark). If not it would then be an independent. The raised area in the rear was almost certain the m...
by bring-back-pylons
05 Jan 2006 22:57
Forum: History: USA Southeast
Topic: Old A&P buildings in Georgia
Replies: 6
Views: 7606

great photos of the old A&P stores.
by bring-back-pylons
20 Dec 2005 01:55
Forum: History: USA California
Topic: Lucky, San Leandro
Replies: 5
Views: 4983

Lucky, San Leandro

I love the photo of "Lucky, the World's Most Beautiful Store" Can anyone tell me more about that flagship store and explain the "photo"? I see the luncheonette in the foreground, what is to the either side? Does anyone know where I can find additional interior photos of the late ...