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- 01 May 2022 13:10
- Forum: History: Canada
- Topic: Safeway, Cranbrook, BC, 1981
- Replies: 1
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Safeway, Cranbrook, BC, 1981
... in Cranbrook, British Columbia were posted on Paul Niedermayer's Curbside Classic blog: https://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/vintage-snapshots-and-photography/cohort-pick-of-the-day-qotd-what-year-is-it/ These are great photos! The store itself featured very subdued post-Marina 1970s architecture, ...
- 14 Feb 2021 15:42
- Forum: History: Miscellaneous and Not Region-Specific
- Topic: Company Publications
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1402
Company Publications
... called Safeway News. It was about 10 pages total, had a slick, glossy finish, and while there was some color it was basically black and white photography. The articles consisted of puff pieces on different aspects of the company, from buyers to manufacturing, to unique store histories, and ...
- 07 Feb 2021 12:11
- Forum: History: USA Midwest/Plains
- Topic: Chatham supermarkets in Michigan?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15424
Re: Chatham supermarkets in Michigan?
With a few hours' worth of writing last night (and a fair amount of photography in 2019, when I could still cross the border), Chatham has been given a "Supermartifacts" write-up:
http://www.andrewturnbull.net/chatham1.html
http://www.andrewturnbull.net/chatham1.html
- 11 May 2019 22:35
- Forum: History: Canada
- Topic: Stratford, ON chain grocery/supermarket history, 1925-2019
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3315
Re: Stratford, ON chain grocery/supermarket history, 1925-2019
... The Stratford-Perth Archives charged a $5 day fee for the privilege of looking through their box of microfiche. They also strictly prohibited photography. Did I mention these were on microfiche? You really owe it to yourself to make a trip to the Toronto Reference Library when you have a chance. ...
- 10 May 2019 22:26
- Forum: History: Canada
- Topic: Stratford, ON chain grocery/supermarket history, 1925-2019
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3315
Stratford, ON chain grocery/supermarket history, 1925-2019
... The Stratford-Perth Archives charged a $5 day fee for the privilege of looking through their box of microfiche. They also strictly prohibited photography. Did I mention these were on microfiche? Oh: And these were Vernon directories too, so of course there weren't any grocery classified listings ...
- 02 May 2019 18:27
- Forum: History: Canada
- Topic: Stores in London, Ontario
- Replies: 31
- Views: 23132
Re: Stores in London, Ontario
... as the west anchor...but its address number is 301, and I don't know if it's in the same position as the Steinberg of yore. Historical aerial photography of London is available through Western University (where, coincidentally, I got my Master's degree.) Comparing Westown's/Cherryhill's 1967 ...
- 13 Nov 2016 23:01
- Forum: History: USA Midwest/Plains
- Topic: Stores in Springfield, Missouri?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 19296
Re: Stores in Springfield, Missouri?
... towns as well) from 1948 until the late 1990s. You might post an inquiry on the Facebook Page Springfield, MO History, Landmarks & Vintage Photography page. There are some very knowledgeable folks that read this page including some that have links to the Springfield History Museum. I think ...
- 06 Mar 2016 01:58
- Forum: History: USA Midwest/Plains
- Topic: 88 year old Dillon St. John, KS - last day today
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4948
Re: 88 year old Dillon St. John, KS - last day today
... a store expansion as well as a total remodel of the strip mall it is in. It has been remodeled at least once since then. #101 based on satellite photography has clearly been expanded several times, but HistoricAerials show that #101 has been there since at least 1971 (so not as old as '39 but ...
- 05 Mar 2016 14:11
- Forum: History: USA Midwest/Plains
- Topic: 88 year old Dillon St. John, KS - last day today
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4948
Re: 88 year old Dillon St. John, KS - last day today
... a store expansion as well as a total remodel of the strip mall it is in. It has been remodeled at least once since then. #101 based on satellite photography has clearly been expanded several times, but HistoricAerials show that #101 has been there since at least 1971 (so not as old as '39 but ...
- 27 Jan 2016 20:31
- Forum: History: USA Mid-Atlantic
- Topic: Safeway, Charlottesville, 1972
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19347
Re: Safeway, Charlottesville, 1972
... structure, and the parking lot immediately in front of Blue Ridge Wine is where the former structure (probably the Safeway) was located. Aerial photography skips from 1968 to 1982, and in the 1982 photos, the 1968 building is gone and the modern-day building is in place. What was there in 1982? ...
- 23 Dec 2012 20:48
- Forum: History: USA Southwest and Hawaii (Excluding California)
- Topic: Former Albertsons stores in the NW area of Phoenix
- Replies: 2
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Former Albertsons stores in the NW area of Phoenix
... the month of October) while 2 of the 6 are partially occupied and 1 is fully occupied. What is also interesting is that (after looking at aerial photography) it seems that a maximum of 3 of the 5 were ever open at the same time. The 6 Stores are as follows 2814 West Bell Road Phoenix, AZ 85053 ...
- 13 Aug 2012 20:31
- Forum: History: USA Mid-Atlantic
- Topic: The Chestertown Acme A Frame is to be renovated
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9093
Re: The Chestertown Acme A Frame is to be renovated
And why exactly is picture taking a problem? As has been discussed numerous times here , most chains frown on interior photography and will ask you to stop (or even to leave) if they see you doing it. Many even have posted notices prohibiting the practice. Albertsons stores all used ...
- 13 May 2008 04:21
- Forum: History: USA California
- Topic: Covina Ralphs (Former Alpha Beta) to close May 18
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6707
Re: Covina Ralphs (Former Alpha Beta) to close May 18
... I wonder what the stores looked like in the 60's when they had the red exterior tiles. Those tiles were so cool. Thanks for the tips on interior photography. I have followed most of these measures for a while now, but I think I will add having a cart and putting a few items into it. I could also ...
- 12 May 2008 15:16
- Forum: History: USA California
- Topic: Covina Ralphs (Former Alpha Beta) to close May 18
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6707
Re: Covina Ralphs (Former Alpha Beta) to close May 18
Interior photography is somewhat of an art. You have to have the right tools (I use a cellphone, another friend uses a real camera) and you have to know how to get shots off, while keeping from looking too creepy. One helpful ...
- 02 Mar 2008 02:17
- Forum: Announcements, FAQs, Etc.
- Topic: News Release
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10561
Re: News Release
... which I am sure impresses these media folks. I am grateful to have this message board attached to your site. Without it, my collection of retail photography would likely not exist. I would have no way of finding out about demolitions, additions/subtractions, etc. I've even met some cool dudes ...