This is a list of all known chain grocery addresses in Boston between 1925 and 1981 compiled from city directories, telephone books, and other sources. It is generated through a live Google Spreadsheet so it reflects the latest information I have.
Access and download the location spreadsheet via Google Sheets.
Notes:
- These listings only include locations within the city limits of Boston.
- Boston has multiple streets with identical names that can be distinguished only by the neighborhoods where they’re located. I have included neighborhood names from the directories to facilitate Google Maps searches. This may not be foolproof, but it seems pretty accurate.
Store Tags:
- A&P
- Co-op
- Economy Grocery/Stop & Shop
- First National/Finast
- Ginter
- Gloria Chain Stores
- John T. Connor
- M. Winer/Elm Farm
- National D
- Purity/Supreme
- Shaw’s/Star Market
- Stella Chain Stores
