J.N. Adam 1927
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#tbt J.N. Adam & Co Advertisement circa 1927

J.N. Adam Company advertisement, Buffalo Evening News. Monday, October 10, 1927   Embroidered Art Goods Less Than Half-Price Hand embroidered models made by expert needlewomen. Slightly soiled from display. . . otherwise perfect. Group I, 97¢ Choice of: —Aprons—Bibs —Towels—Curtains —Bedroom Sets —Bridge Sets Group II, $1.39 Choice of: —Towels—Curtains —Dresses—Scarfs —Pillows—Aprons —Centerpieces, Etc. Group […]

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A few more A&P stores in Buffalo & Erie County

The lottery vendor list I was using was apparently not a comprehensive list of A&P stores in the Buffalo area. These will be in no particular order. Buffalo: 2152 Delaware Avenue Buffalo: 1847 South Park Avenue. I wonder how many other police stations are in former grocery stores? Buffalo: 1511 Jefferson Buffalo: 1678 Hertel Avenue. […]

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A&P in the suburbs of Buffalo/ Erie County (Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company)

A&P (Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company) filed (again) for bankruptcy. It sadly looks to be the end of the company that started in 1859. A&P has been out of the Buffalo & Western New York market for many years but the buildings often remain. This list dates from 1968 and I have included the […]

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A&P in the city of Buffalo (Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company)

Today A&P (Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company) filed (again) for bankruptcy. It sadly looks to be the end of the company that started in 1859. A&P has been out of the Buffalo & Western New York market for many years but the buildings often remain. This list dates from 1968 and I have included […]