Today's post has us stepping inside
the 3rd & Oregon Ave Acme
circa late 70's/early 80's!
We'll have a stunning view of the front-end and the newer section of the store including the Dairy wall. Check out the aisle markers! So much cooler than the awful plastic ones Acme switched to in the late 70's. (You can see one in the Mantua store by clicking here) The ceiling lights you see see were standard issue in Acmes in the 70's to early 80's. And check out the old "Your store for low prices" signage!
Ready to be transported in time?
Just click here!
The photo you are linking to is part of an extraordinary collection from Temple University. The collection has been discussed a few times in the comments sections over the years but, despite plans to do so, I never got around to giving the collection its own post. Thanks to Marc B for leaving the link under February's Discussions this week. Today the link officially goes up on the blog. Enjoy!
For photos of Acmes in the collection, please click here.
For all sorts of vintage supermarkets in Philadelphia,