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September 2006

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11 September 2006 | Link this

Winn-Dixie after renovation, David Gwynn, Ink on paper, 1975.

A limited edition collection of vintage supermarket drawings from the 1970s was recently discovered in North Carolina.

OK, they were all done by Yer Humble Host as a precocious child. But they do demonstrate that I've been really obsessed with this stuff for a very long time. I think I captured the essence of the Centennial A&P pretty well for a six-year-old, thanks. I was also proud of my Big Food Star; I think my technique had really matured by age eleven.

I guess that's enough self-indulgence for one day. Now you all know what a big geek I was, even as a child.

Centennial-style A&P, David Gwynn, Ink on paper, 1970.

Big Star with adjacent Belk, David Gwynn, Ink on paper, 1970.

Big Star Foods, David Gwynn, Ink on paper, 1975.

Food World, David Gwynn, Ink on paper, 1975.

20 September 2006 | Link this

For those who care, I've posted the first part of my A&P update, featuring a more complete history and more photos, including some amazing color shots of 1960 store openings in Southern California.

There are more photos, etc. to come over the next day or two.

20 September 2006 Later | Link this

There's a feature on this site in today's Charlotte Observer, in case you're interested.

22 September 2006 | Link this

Interesting site documenting stores from my old stomping grounds.

28 September 2006 | Link this

Groceteria.com was featured in Supermarket News on 18 September.

See the article here.

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