This is a list of all chain grocery locations my research has uncovered in Bakersfield between 1925 and 1995, compiled from city directories, telephone books, and other sources. There may be some omissions due to incomplete or missing data, etc. and I welcome suggestions and corrections. Please read about my methodology for more information about what I do and do not include.
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Store tags:
- A&P
- Albertsons
- Alpha Beta
- Food4Less
- Foodland
- Green Frog
- Justesen’s
- Lucky
- Mayfair
- Piggly Wiggly
- Safeway
- Save Mart
- Sears
- Smith’s
- Thrifimart
- Vons
- Young’s
Updated on 26 November 2022
The Battery Mill
May 12, 2021 at 12:42pmOn this list, are Smith’s and Smith’s Food & Drug of Utah different chains?
Groceteria
May 13, 2021 at 11:05pmPretty sure these are two different chains. The earlier Smith’s was probably a local chain.