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by StoreLiker2006
22 May 2011 04:26
Forum: History: Department Store Chains
Topic: Meier & Frank Stores in 1985
Replies: 2
Views: 4225

Meier & Frank Stores in 1985

It would seem to me that the 1977-era Meier & Frank logo, as can be seen in this photograph... http://www.angelfire.com/wa2/hwysofwastate/images/MandFClackamas.JPG ... was probably the only M&F ever to bear this kind of logo on the outside in the early '80s (I'm not so sure as to the insides...
by StoreLiker2006
20 May 2011 05:43
Forum: History: Shopping Centers
Topic: Classic Malls in Portland, OR Before 1980
Replies: 13
Views: 17256

Re: Classic Malls in Portland, OR Before 1980

The Meier & Frank at Lloyd Center still had the old '50s logo on the exterior as late as 1988-89, according to this photograph:
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~Ben
by StoreLiker2006
13 May 2011 04:09
Forum: History: Restaurant Chains
Topic: A&W Root Beer and Restaurants
Replies: 0
Views: 6158

A&W Root Beer and Restaurants

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_Root_Beer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_Restaurants http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/A-amp;-W-Brands-Inc-Company-History.html History has it that A&W, founded by Roy Allen on June 20, 1919 in Lodi, CA, hit its peak in the number of restaura...
by StoreLiker2006
08 May 2011 19:12
Forum: History: USA Northwest/Rockies/Alaska
Topic: 1969 Safeway Locations In Portland
Replies: 8
Views: 8547

Re: 1969 Safeway Locations In Portland

Sorry to bump this old of a thread, but I want to say that three of the locations listed date from the 1930s. They are, according to http://www.portlandmaps.com/ : 2240 NE Sandy Blvd. - opened 1940 2416 NE Fremont St. - opened 1938 1012 NW 21st Ave. - opened 1932 These three stores, all of which cea...
by StoreLiker2006
07 May 2011 15:39
Forum: History: Restaurant Chains
Topic: 10 Most Unique McDonald's
Replies: 15
Views: 19295

Re: 10 Most Unique McDonald's

I saw the episode, and enjoyed it. Wow. All those light bulbs @ the NYC site! I'll throw this site into the mix: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46066029@N04/4642883118/ The site is solely utilized for commercial filming. REALLY is in an odd spot. Thought it would've been placed closer to Los Angeles....
by StoreLiker2006
04 May 2011 20:42
Forum: History: Restaurant Chains
Topic: 10 Most Unique McDonald's
Replies: 15
Views: 19295

10 Most Unique McDonald's

I get a kick out of watching the Travel Channel special that is 10 Most Unique McDonald's , in which they document 10 of the most unique McDonald's all around the world. In order (store numbers where found): 10. 10207 Lakewood Blvd., Downey, CA (number #3 from 1953-96, #19956 from 1996) 9. 1560 Broa...
by StoreLiker2006
04 May 2011 18:19
Forum: History: Restaurant Chains
Topic: How to Tell How Old a McDonald's Building Is, 1968-Up
Replies: 2
Views: 4680

Re: How to Tell How Old a McDonald's Building Is, 1968-Up

I know McD's changed from cedar-shingled shake roofs to red at some point late in the '90s. The shake shingles actually disappeared in the 70's in favor of some clay shingles, which were supplanted by the metal roofing in the 80's. Mansard roofs were the way to go in '68. And they stayed around unt...
by StoreLiker2006
04 May 2011 03:53
Forum: History: Restaurant Chains
Topic: How to Tell How Old a McDonald's Building Is, 1968-Up
Replies: 2
Views: 4680

How to Tell How Old a McDonald's Building Is, 1968-Up

Hi, In the years after 1967 (at which point McD's had stopped using the Stanley Meston-designed architectures dating from the chain's true inception in the '50s), and when McDonald's was all set to unleash the current version of its famed "Golden Arches" logo, could anyone please tell me h...
by StoreLiker2006
26 Apr 2011 04:56
Forum: History: Restaurant Chains
Topic: Retro McDonald's Locations
Replies: 0
Views: 4637

Retro McDonald's Locations

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3456/3867741426_c3b0cd691e_z.jpg?zz=1 Retro McDonald's by burgermafia , on Flickr Does anyone know exactly when the first of these so-called "retro" McDonald's had opened? These, of course, are meant to resemble the original 1950s-'60s McD's stores. Were the...
by StoreLiker2006
26 Apr 2011 04:52
Forum: History: Restaurant Chains
Topic: Older McDonald's Locations
Replies: 50
Views: 42223

Re: Older McDonald's Locations

Does anyone remember the first McD's established in the Pacific NW, ever? It is in Portland, OR at the corner of NE 122nd Ave. & Glisan St. The location opened on February 26, 1960, and was managed by a group of employees headed by Oliver W. "Ollie" Lund. The address proper was 551 NE ...
by StoreLiker2006
24 Apr 2011 23:39
Forum: History: USA Northwest/Rockies/Alaska
Topic: Pay Less-Safeway and Pay Less-Albertsons Combos
Replies: 6
Views: 4602

Re: Pay Less-Safeway and Pay Less-Albertsons Combos

The old Tanasbourne Mall in Hillsboro was anchored by adjoining Safeway and Pay-Less stores. I believe they went up in the mid 1970's. The current Safeway on the west side of 185th (Tanasbourne Mall was on the east side of 185th) replaced that store around 1990, and the mall property was demolished...
by StoreLiker2006
23 Apr 2011 02:10
Forum: History: USA Northwest/Rockies/Alaska
Topic: Pay Less-Safeway and Pay Less-Albertsons Combos
Replies: 6
Views: 4602

Re: Pay Less-Safeway and Pay Less-Albertsons Combos

Dean wrote:Are you saying a combo as in 2 buildings in the same shopping center...or a combo as in the same store building?
"Same shopping center" is what I really meant.

~Ben
by StoreLiker2006
23 Apr 2011 00:30
Forum: History: USA Northwest/Rockies/Alaska
Topic: Pay Less-Safeway and Pay Less-Albertsons Combos
Replies: 6
Views: 4602

Pay Less-Safeway and Pay Less-Albertsons Combos

How far back can one envision a Pay Less Drug-Safeway or Pay Less Drug-Albertsons combo in the Portland/Vancouver area? http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JueXkAznhqA/TWwZ9N-KrsI/AAAAAAAAEK4/axqDbS3MVLI/s1600/Pay%2BLess-Safeway%2B1961%2Bpleasantfamilyshopping.jpg http://pleasantfamilyshopping.blogspot.com/20...
by StoreLiker2006
30 Mar 2011 16:28
Forum: History: Restaurant Chains
Topic: Dairy Queen Through the Years
Replies: 15
Views: 20733

Dairy Queen Through the Years

Hi, Has anyone here ever discussed all about, at length, the various Dairy Queen (DQ) restaurants through the years? You know, their Chicago beginnings with their first location in Joliet, IL (opened 6/22/40) and then their famous "lips" (which I also think looks like a football) logo that...
by StoreLiker2006
26 Feb 2011 18:04
Forum: History: Restaurant Chains
Topic: Older McDonald's Locations
Replies: 50
Views: 42223

Re: Older McDonald's Locations

I was at the new McD's the other day on Valley in Rosemead. Something unique that I never knew was that the original a few blocks west was originally an arch building built in the late 50's and was identical to the one in Downey. They have pictures of the store in the 70s as it was getting expanded...