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by nysw3636
29 Apr 2012 13:38
Forum: History: USA Southeast
Topic: Food Fair in Atlanta?
Replies: 12
Views: 10573

Re: Food Fair in Atlanta?

I also ran across another article that suggested Food Fair's entry into Atlanta came with the purchase of a small chain with stores in Marietta and (I think) Dalton, both of which are outside my study area since they were not fully covered in the Atlanta Suburban city directories. While doing my ow...
by nysw3636
21 Apr 2012 20:36
Forum: History: Department Store Chains
Topic: Barker's Department Stores
Replies: 46
Views: 52315

Re: Barker's Department Stores

Walmart built a location on Louisville Ave., only to build a Supercenter right behind it. Louisville Avenue is the only info I have. I was thinking the " Twin Cities Shopping Center or Mall" ? Also, the following link is my lead (scroll down to page 99 or November 4,1965).. Thanks... http...
by nysw3636
20 Apr 2012 18:15
Forum: History: Department Store Chains
Topic: Barker's Department Stores
Replies: 46
Views: 52315

Re: Barker's Department Stores

Adding Rio Piedras, PR and Mayaguez, PR to the list. Hey Scott, do you have any idea where the Barkers in Monroe, LA was? I just can't locate the address. I know they had a store there per an ad...
by nysw3636
18 Feb 2012 12:25
Forum: History: Specialty Retail Chains
Topic: Bookstores
Replies: 9
Views: 10641

Re: Bookstores

There was also Media Play.
by nysw3636
06 Feb 2012 18:15
Forum: History: Department Store Chains
Topic: Barker's Department Stores
Replies: 46
Views: 52315

Re: Barker's Department Stores

Add El Paso,TX...
by nysw3636
24 Jan 2012 19:13
Forum: History: Specialty Retail Chains
Topic: Bookstores
Replies: 9
Views: 10641

Re: Bookstores

I remember a store called "Book and Record" in the late 70's to early 80's. They had a store in New Paltz, NY, in the same plaza that had a Barkers Department Store and a Great American Food Store. They had 2 other stores. One in Poughkeepsie and one in Wappinger Falls that I remember. Not...
by nysw3636
16 Jan 2012 18:51
Forum: History: USA Northeast
Topic: Grand Union
Replies: 76
Views: 78981

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I live in Middletown, NY and while we didn't have a Grand Union in town, there was one in Goshen, and one in Matamoras, PA. The one in Goshen is now a CVS, and the one in Matamoras is still intact, interior decorating (wall labels, etc) and all. I've been meaning to go take pictures through the win...
by nysw3636
10 Dec 2011 19:11
Forum: History: Department Store Chains
Topic: Barker's Department Stores
Replies: 46
Views: 52315

Re: Barker's Department Stores

wnetmacman wrote:You just solved a big mystery for me. I had long wondered what that Kmart had been before, because it wasn't a standard Kmart.
Glad I could help. Updating addresses to CT locations. Also, I have found more locations...

Laredo,TX
McAllen,TX
Texarkana,TX
by nysw3636
05 Dec 2011 16:09
Forum: History: Department Store Chains
Topic: Barker's Department Stores
Replies: 46
Views: 52315

Re: Barker's Department Stores

900 Manhattan Blvd is Burlington Coat Factory 213 Jefferson Hwy. is Lowe's, but not in the original building. Was a Ford Truck dealer for many years. 3408 Williams is Office Depot, Family Dollar and a couple others 2840 Veterans is Stein Mart 9701 Chef Menteur is a Winn Dixie 8601 Jefferson Highway...
by nysw3636
03 Dec 2011 17:35
Forum: History: Department Store Chains
Topic: Barker's Department Stores
Replies: 46
Views: 52315

Re: Barker's Department Stores

I found the 6 Barkers location in the New Orleans,LA area, plus 2 more in the Virgin Islands. List is updated. The 6 in Louisiana are... Harvey - 900 Manhatten Boulevard Jefferson Parish - 213 Jefferson Highway Kenner - 3408 Williams Boulevard Metaire - 2840 Veterans Boulevard New Orleans - 9701 Che...
by nysw3636
29 Nov 2011 17:56
Forum: History: USA Northeast
Topic: Saveway Super Markets
Replies: 3
Views: 3471

Re: Saveway Super Markets

Thanks for the pictures TW...
by nysw3636
27 Nov 2011 14:34
Forum: History: USA Northeast
Topic: Grand Union
Replies: 76
Views: 78981

Re: Grand Union

Former Grand Union, Route 299, New Paltz, NY. Opened in December 1969 and closed early 1980's. It now houses a Rite-Aid on the left half of the building. The right half has a TCBY and used to have a Blockbuster Video, but now empty. In the back was Inner Wall Store. The front was just redone 2 weeks...
by nysw3636
27 Nov 2011 13:59
Forum: History: USA Northeast
Topic: Great American
Replies: 71
Views: 58808

Re: Great American

Former Great American in Ellenville, Route 209, this morning.
by nysw3636
27 Nov 2011 13:56
Forum: History: USA Northeast
Topic: Great American
Replies: 71
Views: 58808

Re: Great American

Another angle of Liberty store.It was "Gary's Great American".
by nysw3636
27 Nov 2011 13:50
Forum: History: USA Northeast
Topic: Great American
Replies: 71
Views: 58808

Re: Great American

A closed Great American, 261 North Main Street, Liberty this morning. The other Great American in Liberty is now partly a Sears Center.