*Photo*Questions About Former A&P Location In Roswell?
Posted: 28 May 2009 17:38
Back around 1990-92, I was living off Roberts Dr. in north Fulton Co., close to the city of Roswell.
I did my shopping at an A&P, located at 1425 Market Blvd, right off Holcomb Bridge Rd. For the longest time, I swore that it was a Winn-Dixie, but thanks to Google and the internet, I now know it was an A&P.
I recall how much I liked that store!
Most all the produce that didn't need kept wet, was displayed in handsome wicker baskets, in a farmer's market "volume style", rather than the usual Kroger-mandated, hand-stacked perfection.
It gave the department a nice feel to it. Attractive as well.
I also recall, that the deli (?), featured a lot of freshly made, take-home meals. The lasagna was as good, as any Italian restaurant I had eaten at. The meatloaf was very good, also.
The location is now a Publix. Here's a look:
Is that facade, typical of an certain era of A&P build? I can't say I recall the A&P being this regal with the columns and such, but it was years ago when I obviously shopped there. The huge, red brick construction is what made it think for the longest, it was a Winn-Dixie mega-store of the time.
Any history on this building, or the shopping center is of interest.
Thanks for any help. This site is a blessing for us living a retro life.
I did my shopping at an A&P, located at 1425 Market Blvd, right off Holcomb Bridge Rd. For the longest time, I swore that it was a Winn-Dixie, but thanks to Google and the internet, I now know it was an A&P.
I recall how much I liked that store!
Most all the produce that didn't need kept wet, was displayed in handsome wicker baskets, in a farmer's market "volume style", rather than the usual Kroger-mandated, hand-stacked perfection.
It gave the department a nice feel to it. Attractive as well.
I also recall, that the deli (?), featured a lot of freshly made, take-home meals. The lasagna was as good, as any Italian restaurant I had eaten at. The meatloaf was very good, also.
The location is now a Publix. Here's a look:
Is that facade, typical of an certain era of A&P build? I can't say I recall the A&P being this regal with the columns and such, but it was years ago when I obviously shopped there. The huge, red brick construction is what made it think for the longest, it was a Winn-Dixie mega-store of the time.
Any history on this building, or the shopping center is of interest.
Thanks for any help. This site is a blessing for us living a retro life.