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13 Stunning Shopping Malls From the Dawn of Consumerism

There are so many beautiful images of what shopping used to be like. Not anymore- today the mall has become a beacon of blandness- so bland that one can visit…

Beth 2015-11-24

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1960s holiday shopping displays were the absolute corniest

Deck the halls with deals and savings. Source: 1960s holiday shopping displays were the absolute corniest

Beth 2015-11-24

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#tbt January 1st, 1951 Advertising in Buffalo, NY

Once again a huge thanks to Fulton History. Ads are from the January 1, 1951 Courier Express newspaper. The Berger's Ad? Yup those are 1951 prices. I love the Berger's…

Beth 2015-09-17

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Broadway-Fillmore Leap Year 1960 #tbt

Buffalo Courier-Express, Sunday Feb 28, 1960 As always a huge thank you to FultonHistory.com and for the latest happenings in the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood visit Broadway-Fillmore Alive

Beth 2015-08-27

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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…

Beth 2015-07-22