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by 9thStreetRedOwl
25 Apr 2020 19:06
Forum: History: USA Midwest/Plains
Topic: Madison, Wisconsin chain grocery/supermarket history
Replies: 27
Views: 17891

Re: Madison, Wisconsin chain grocery/supermarket history

kohls-illustration.jpg There were formerly four Kohl's arch-roofed stores in and around Madison: * 4207 Monona Dr, Monona (opened 3/20/68) * 1312 S. Park St (opened 10/30/68) * 3700, 3710, or 3770 University Ave (opened 10/27/66 - newspapers and directories aren't terribly consistent about the numb...
by 9thStreetRedOwl
11 Sep 2019 19:58
Forum: History: USA Midwest/Plains
Topic: Sentry Division Super Saver Foods
Replies: 2
Views: 1300

Re: Sentry Division Super Saver Foods

At least in the case of the Appleton store, it had a completely different logo (blue and red, if I recall) and it seemed like they downplayed their connection to Sentry, but that was all so long ago that my recollection may be a little bit fuzzy. The store had more of a warehouse feel to it, while S...
by 9thStreetRedOwl
11 Sep 2019 19:42
Forum: History: USA Midwest/Plains
Topic: Sentry Foods in Wisconsin
Replies: 7
Views: 11423

Re: Sentry Foods in Wisconsin

Andrew, great work documenting the history of Sentry Foods! I thought you might enjoy some before and after views of the former Sentry at 1693 Main Street in Green Bay. This Sentry closed in the late '90s and a furniture store called Wenz repurposed the building in 1999. The top image is a Green Bay...
by 9thStreetRedOwl
11 Sep 2019 16:03
Forum: History: USA Midwest/Plains
Topic: Sentry Division Super Saver Foods
Replies: 2
Views: 1300

Sentry Division Super Saver Foods

I'm looking for some background information on Super Saver Foods (of Wisconsin). From what I can tell, it was a brand owned by Sentry/Fleming Companies, but there is otherwise very little information available on the internet. My only experience visiting one of these stores occurred in the late '90s...