Former A&P, Smith St., Charleston, WV

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Former A&P, Smith St., Charleston, WV

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This photo appeared in a local paper today, and I couldn't resist sharing it here:

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The corresponding article described it as a "former A&P and Fas-Chek" (the latter being a local chain), which certainly makes sense. I'm guessing that it was a late '50s-era store that was given a cursory makeover into the Centennial style after the fact.

The side of the building has vertical ridges (somewhat similar to this), although what it looked like when it first opened is anyone's guess. Is there anything else interesting that might be said about this particular store?
"The pale pastels which have been featured in most food stores during the past 20 years are no longer in tune with the mood of the 1970s."
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