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D146086-3
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- 1965-10-15 (Creation)
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Interior of Tacoma Mall Thriftway on October 15, 1965. This supermarket was celebrating its grand opening and the bulging shelves full of merchandise were ready for the hordes of eager shoppers. Decorated in Native American motif, the various departments of the supermarket were clearly marked. The store supported a bakery, deli, separate meat and poultry areas, and beverages among others. An entire row of dogfood is at the foreground of the photograph, next to household cleaning supplies and toilet paper. Brilliant lighting and spacious shopping areas were featured; the store was decorated in warm earthern tones. Adjacent to Pay Less Drugs, the supermarket later became a Lucky's supermarket in the early 1970's. The mall's food court was later built on the site of the former supermarket. Photograph ordered by Associated Grocers. (TNT 10-12-65, C-8, C-9 Ad, C-13)
Supermarkets--Tacoma--1960-1970; Tacoma Mall Thriftway (Tacoma); Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1960-1970;