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by Swampcrone
17 Oct 2007 16:24
Forum: History: Shopping Centers
Topic: Car dealerships inside former mall anchor spaces
Replies: 21
Views: 21601

In Buffalo there was (it may still be there) an RV dealership in the old Woolworth's store at Eastern Hills Mall. While not an "anchor" per say, it was still a big retail spot that was sitting empty.
by Swampcrone
08 Sep 2007 13:16
Forum: History: Department Store Chains
Topic: Old Target Interiors
Replies: 32
Views: 26567

In Richmond, we had Greatlands as the first Target entry into the market. They recently built a new Target near me, so my choices are now regular and Greatlands I suppose. The new store has one entrance, but the layouts, though similar in some ways, differ enough so that it takes a little effort to...
by Swampcrone
08 Sep 2007 12:52
Forum: History: Specialty Retail Chains
Topic: Musicland/Defunct Record Store Chains Other Than Tower
Replies: 39
Views: 50021

dth1971 wrote:I didn't even mention for defunct music record store chains Record Theatre.
If you're talking about the one based out of Buffalo, NY they are still alive in the Buffalo area. They have 5 locations in the area (so down from their peak when they were a much larger chain).
by Swampcrone
08 Sep 2007 12:42
Forum: History: USA Northeast
Topic: Anyone remember/know about Bells Supermarket or Super Duper?
Replies: 13
Views: 26760

The Bells that went into the former Hengerer's at Sheridan/ Delaware (around 1984) was a "Bells Bazaar" that was supposed to be a prototype for future stores. It was larger and had many of the services that were uncommon at the time: dry cleaning, video rental, & a Swiss Chalet restaur...