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June 2007

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Random stuff for Friday afternoon:

First, for those of you who are feeling particularly upper midwestern today, here's a site full of Red Owl photos.

Second, this beautiful Safeway on Pioneer Avenue in Cheyenne WY comes courtesy of Bobby Magill. I don't think I've ever seen a Safeway quite like it. Maybe we'll call this prototype "Safeway Ranch".

And last but not least, there's this interior shot of a former Co-op Market in Ridgefield NJ, courtesy of Mike. I crave to be in this (apparently very well-preserved) store.

20 June 2007 | Link this

Big Chain, Jewella Avenue at Lakeshore, Shreveport LA.

THis store has intrigued me for years, ever since I first saw this photo in Shopping Centers: Design and Operation (1950, Baker and Funaro). Not only is it a beautiful building, but it's part of a chain I know next to nothing about.

A quick scan of Google Maps suggests that the store is still standing, although I imagine it's somewhat altered. I believe it may currently house a Goodwill store. There was also at least one more branch, apparently also still standing, at Youree and Albert.

And that's the sum total of my knowledge of Big Chain stores in Shreveport.

26 June 2007 | Link this

Safeway, Little Rock AR. Courtesy Robby Delius.

I'm in the process (finally) of updating the Safeway section of the site. It's one of the oldest sections of the site, much of it dating back to 1999 and 2000, so it's desperately in need of an update to include lots of new information. If you'd like to add anything or have suggestions, please let me know.

Update: lots of good information on Big Chain in Shreveport (mentioned last week) has been added in this message board thread.

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