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by Old Poet 54
13 Dec 2008 18:55
Forum: History: Department Store Chains
Topic: Zody's
Replies: 88
Views: 72173

Re: Zody's

Thanks Lucky Saver: The three stores that weave through my early childhood memories are Zody's, White Front, and Crawford's. A grocery store I recall was Vonn's. I know that at one time they featured, "Let's Go to the Races" game. The concept was that customers would be given cards with ho...
by Old Poet 54
13 Dec 2008 00:18
Forum: History: Department Store Chains
Topic: Zody's
Replies: 88
Views: 72173

Re: Zody's

Hello from a long ago Southern California resident. I lived in El Monte from 1954 to 1966 and remember Zody's as well as White Front. I also recall the TV Ads for Zody's--something like, "Zody's, Zody's, Zody's." Theses normally played during afternoon TV shows such as "Billy Barty,&q...
by Old Poet 54
24 Nov 2008 22:43
Forum: History: Department Store Chains
Topic: White Front Stores
Replies: 53
Views: 65584

Re: White Front Stores

Thanks anyway Jeff. My recollection of White Front would be something similiar to K-Mart or Wal Mart at a time when stores such as these did not exist. I think that was the "thrill" or "adventure" of going to this store--everything under one roof. A little bit like Crawford, but ...
by Old Poet 54
24 Nov 2008 22:23
Forum: History: Department Store Chains
Topic: White Front Stores
Replies: 53
Views: 65584

Re: White Front Stores

Jeff: Thanks for the information. I have a duplicate entry as I am new to this and didn't think my first entry got posted. In retrospect, I am pretty sure the White Front store was located in Alhambra as I remember hearing my parents and older sisters talk about this town. We went to Crawford's quit...
by Old Poet 54
24 Nov 2008 22:07
Forum: History: Department Store Chains
Topic: White Front Stores
Replies: 53
Views: 65584

Re: White Front Stores

I spent my early childhood in El Monte, CA from 1954 to 1966. I remember going to a White Front, but I am not sure exactly where. The store seemed about a 20-minute drive from my house, which was on E. Ranchito, close to both Norwood Elementary School and (then) Durfee Middle School. I have not live...
by Old Poet 54
23 Nov 2008 13:55
Forum: History: Department Store Chains
Topic: White Front Stores
Replies: 53
Views: 65584

Re: White Front Stores

I spent my early childhood in El Monte, California (1954-1966), and fondly remember going to the White Front Department Store with my parents. I am not sure exactly where the store was located, but it seemed to be around 20 minutes from my house (on E. Ranchito near Norwood Elementary School). I lef...