This is a list of all chain grocery locations my research has uncovered in Bloomfield and Montclair (including Verona, Caldwell, and Cedar Grove) between 1925 and 1969-71, 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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Notes:
- Last original Bloomfield listings are from 1971. Other cities are from 1969.
- Bloomfield Avenue numbers are not continuous and start over at each new town line.
- Safeway stores were purchased by First National in 1961 but continued to operate under the Safeway name for several years.
Store tags:
- A&P
- American Stores/Acme
- Food Fair/Pantry Pride
- King’s
- Mutual Grocery Co.
- National Grocery Co.
- Safeway
- Shop-Rite
- Super Valu
Updated on 11 February 2025