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... I've now (of course) become fascinated with Toronto. Per my handy shopping center guide from 1964, the biggies at that time were: -- A&P -- Dominion -- Loblaw's -- Steinberg's The big players now are: -- A&P/Dominion/Food Basics -- Loblaw's/No Frills -- Sobey's/Price Chopper/IGA A&P ...

... I almost spit out my soda when I saw this amazing specimen. Based on the fact that it's now a Food Basics, I'd guess it was formerly a Dominion store, since it sure doesn't look like any A&P I've ever seen. However, I'm not all that familiar with their prototypes. On a related subject, ...

... 1950s and 1960s, etc. I'm especially interested in Kroger, National Tea, Jewel, and A&P locations, but other old chain prototypes (Wrigley? Dominion? Farmer Jack?) could be fun too. I'm not going to have a lot of time to stray too far off our primary path, so I'd appreciate recommendations ...

... being one on Bathurst south of Steeles. I believe Miracle was owned by the Steinberg family of Montreal, and eventually sold to A&P and/or Dominion. Thanks, Derek

... as it was in the US at the peak of both chains, with a definite east-west division. A&P also operates under several names in Canada, including Dominion and Ultra. And A&P Tea sold its Canadian operations last year, although they still retain the name.