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Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Thread-starting Jackass
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Date: March 11, 2017 03:22PM
Some stores used to be here and now they're gone. Does anyone remember them? This is how stupid the threads are here.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Tubbie
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Date: March 11, 2017 03:31PM
Drug Fair drugstore chain establishment closed all stores in NOVA
in the 1980's. Searching for local pics to share.
in the 1980's. Searching for local pics to share.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
DvmbY
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Date: March 11, 2017 03:40PM
Is Myer Emco still around?
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
eater of seafoods
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Date: March 11, 2017 03:48PM
I just want Chesapeake Bay Seafood House back. The hushpuppies....
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
It's the Fish phone...
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Date: March 11, 2017 03:52PM
You called?
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Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Telly
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Date: March 11, 2017 03:54PM
DvmbY Wrote:
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> Is Myer Emco still around?
They are now Myerconnex for home audio electronics. Never
dealt with them and they do not work with automobile hifi.
Try Safe & Sound Mobile Electronics in Chantilly for
high-end services for your car.
http://mysafeandsound.com/contact.html
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> Is Myer Emco still around?
They are now Myerconnex for home audio electronics. Never
dealt with them and they do not work with automobile hifi.
Try Safe & Sound Mobile Electronics in Chantilly for
high-end services for your car.
http://mysafeandsound.com/contact.html
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Pepperidge farm remembers
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Date: March 11, 2017 04:27PM
Pepperidge farm remembers
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
6EbKK
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Date: March 11, 2017 04:36PM
eater of seafoods Wrote:
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> I just want Chesapeake Bay Seafood House back. The
> hushpuppies....
That place was shit. Cooked everything in the same pan. Fucking shrimp tasted like flounder.
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> I just want Chesapeake Bay Seafood House back. The
> hushpuppies....
That place was shit. Cooked everything in the same pan. Fucking shrimp tasted like flounder.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
BETA Porn
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Date: March 11, 2017 05:24PM
I am a member of the Erol's video club -
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
kevdU
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Date: March 11, 2017 05:46PM
I'll bite:
The old interior Fair City Mall (Erol's, Kemp Mill Records, etc.)
Crown Books
Evans
A&P
Clark's Music
Drug Fair
People's Drug
Jumbo grocery store
Tuesday Morning
Craven's Nursery
Bradlee's
The old interior Fair City Mall (Erol's, Kemp Mill Records, etc.)
Crown Books
Evans
A&P
Clark's Music
Drug Fair
People's Drug
Jumbo grocery store
Tuesday Morning
Craven's Nursery
Bradlee's
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Dickwads Everywhere
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Date: March 11, 2017 05:49PM
6EbKK Wrote:
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> eater of seafoods Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I just want Chesapeake Bay Seafood House back.
> The
> > hushpuppies....
>
> That place was shit. Cooked everything in the same
> pan. Fucking shrimp tasted like flounder.
In the same pan? It was deep fried, fuckhead.
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> eater of seafoods Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I just want Chesapeake Bay Seafood House back.
> The
> > hushpuppies....
>
> That place was shit. Cooked everything in the same
> pan. Fucking shrimp tasted like flounder.
In the same pan? It was deep fried, fuckhead.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Anglo-Saxon
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Date: March 11, 2017 05:57PM
Hot Shoppes, Penguin Feather, Steak-in-a-Sack, Annandale Theater, Buckingham Theater, Louie's Rock City, Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Two Guys, Best Company, W. BELL & Co., Evans, Jefferson Street Theater (Bailey's XRds), Syms.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Desiigner
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Date: March 11, 2017 06:02PM
Why hasn't anyone mentioned the famous restaurant that once had a location in Fairfax yet?
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Anglo-Saxon
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Date: March 11, 2017 06:08PM
Po' Boys, Red Barn, Grand Union, Spa Lady, Gifford Ice Cream (Bailey's & Burke), Trak Auto, Crown Books, C&P Telephone, Backroom Handies, Wonder Bread Factory Store, Fannie May, Gino's.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Nostalgie de la boue
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Date: March 11, 2017 06:10PM
Oriental Furniture Song's
Indian Spices and Appliances
George's Appliances
Athen's Pizza
Old Europe
Thorobred Motorcars
Automarque
The Varsity Shop
Black Angus
Jacomo's
Jack in the Box Annandale, for high school fights
Genji
Taco Laredo
Indian Spices and Appliances
George's Appliances
Athen's Pizza
Old Europe
Thorobred Motorcars
Automarque
The Varsity Shop
Black Angus
Jacomo's
Jack in the Box Annandale, for high school fights
Genji
Taco Laredo
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Dumfrieskid
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Date: March 11, 2017 06:16PM
I miss Luskin's and TRAK Auto.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Bitcoin Buying Bonghitters
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Date: March 11, 2017 06:17PM
>
>
Po' Boys, Red Barn,
> Grand Union, Spa Lady, Gifford Ice Cream (Bailey's
> & Burke), Trak Auto, Crown Books, C&P Telephone,
> Backroom Handies, Wonder Bread Factory Store,
> Fannie May, Gino's.
>
>
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Mister Donut
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Date: March 11, 2017 06:23PM
Magruder's Grocery Store, and the Peter Pan Store - Both in Vienna
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Bitcoin Buying Bonghitters
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Date: March 11, 2017 06:28PM
WTF IS backroom handies?
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
gone but not forgotten..
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Date: March 11, 2017 06:34PM
Pepperidge farm remembers Wrote:
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> Pepperidge farm remembers
Entenmann's
Used to go in just for samples
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> Pepperidge farm remembers
Entenmann's
Used to go in just for samples
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
edsall rd
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Date: March 11, 2017 06:37PM
Ames. That place was a complete shit hole.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Colonel Howdy
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Date: March 11, 2017 06:41PM
Haha - one loser moron spent his pathetic day posting every one of these responses.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Ralph Pootawn
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Date: March 11, 2017 07:05PM
Pepperidge farm remembers Wrote:
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> Pepperidge farm remembers
Attachments:
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> Pepperidge farm remembers
Attachments:
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
netpb
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Date: March 11, 2017 07:07PM
Ben Franklin
Bob's Big Boy
Jolly Ox aka Steak 'N Ale aka Squire Rockwell's
Fuddrucker's
Bob's Big Boy
Jolly Ox aka Steak 'N Ale aka Squire Rockwell's
Fuddrucker's
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
i'm a smoker i'm a toker
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Date: March 11, 2017 07:31PM
Penguin Feather
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Splort
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Date: March 11, 2017 07:34PM
Hechinger. We still have a street named after it.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Just what you're looking for!
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Date: March 11, 2017 07:37PM
Upton's
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Aw heck
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Date: March 11, 2017 07:41PM
Hecht's
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Woodie
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Date: March 11, 2017 07:41PM
Woodward and Lothrop
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Vroom vroom
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Date: March 11, 2017 07:42PM
Korvette's
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
It's big
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Date: March 11, 2017 07:43PM
Jumbo food
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Worse than ames
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Date: March 11, 2017 07:44PM
Zayre
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Mary Jane...
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Date: March 11, 2017 07:47PM
MJ Designs
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Super 29 Drive In
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Date: March 11, 2017 07:47PM
High's Dairy Stores, Crown Gas Stations, Hi Gear Auto Parts, Kinney Shoes, Sambo's, Howard Johnson's
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Ppl
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Date: March 11, 2017 07:48PM
People's Drug
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Of course
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Date: March 11, 2017 07:51PM
Arthur Treacher's
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Freshman
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Date: March 11, 2017 07:52PM
Fresh Fields
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Artie Bucco
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Date: March 11, 2017 08:00PM
Of course Wrote:
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> Arthur Treacher's
Never heard of it.
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> Arthur Treacher's
Never heard of it.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Stores
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Date: March 11, 2017 08:00PM
A&P and Burger Chef
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Ludwig
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Date: March 11, 2017 08:02PM
Bradley's
Mars Music
Generous George's
Fisher Hardware
Fairfax Hardware
Mars Music
Generous George's
Fisher Hardware
Fairfax Hardware
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Dine out
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Date: March 11, 2017 08:23PM
Anyone remember that restaurant in Fairfax that closed a few years ago?
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Class of 71
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Date: March 11, 2017 08:28PM
Memco and Ed's Bait and Tackle
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
C&F
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Date: March 11, 2017 08:30PM
Campbell and Ferrara nursery on 236. Closed only a couple years ago I think.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Hungry Hal
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Date: March 11, 2017 09:27PM
Taco Amigo
Shakeys
Godfathers Pizza
Shakeys
Godfathers Pizza
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
2 name but a few
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Date: March 11, 2017 09:53PM
George's Store.
Pig and Chic.
Dutch Kettle.
Robertson's 5 and 10.
Pizzarama.
Hunter's hardware.
Mr. Donut.
Goldie's ice Cream.
Red Barn.
Pig and Chic.
Dutch Kettle.
Robertson's 5 and 10.
Pizzarama.
Hunter's hardware.
Mr. Donut.
Goldie's ice Cream.
Red Barn.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Annandale Historian
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Date: March 11, 2017 09:55PM
Tom Weston's, Shakeys, Horn and Horn, 3 Chef's
And how about Timeout and Timeout 2?
And how about Timeout and Timeout 2?
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Thread-starting Jackass
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Date: March 11, 2017 10:00PM
Oh my gosh, you remember stores that used to be here and now are gone! That is so interesting!
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Jackass Thread Starter
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Date: March 11, 2017 10:07PM
Yes! We remember!
Now - does anyone remember what used to be on the site of Lee's Auto Center on Columbia Pike by Lake Barcroft?
I think it used to be an old grist mill, but I could be mistaken. It could have been a cabbage farm. Not sure. If anyone has pics, that would be great.
Now - does anyone remember what used to be on the site of Lee's Auto Center on Columbia Pike by Lake Barcroft?
I think it used to be an old grist mill, but I could be mistaken. It could have been a cabbage farm. Not sure. If anyone has pics, that would be great.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
PC7pE
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Date: March 11, 2017 10:35PM
Jackass Thread Starter Wrote:
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> Yes! We remember!
>
> Now - does anyone remember what used to be on the
> site of Lee's Auto Center on Columbia Pike by Lake
> Barcroft?
>
> I think it used to be an old grist mill, but I
> could be mistaken. It could have been a cabbage
> farm. Not sure. If anyone has pics, that would be
> great.
It was a Exxon station before
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> Yes! We remember!
>
> Now - does anyone remember what used to be on the
> site of Lee's Auto Center on Columbia Pike by Lake
> Barcroft?
>
> I think it used to be an old grist mill, but I
> could be mistaken. It could have been a cabbage
> farm. Not sure. If anyone has pics, that would be
> great.
It was a Exxon station before
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Geolocation
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Date: March 11, 2017 10:52PM
According to the historic photos site, it was an Arthur Treacher's before it was Lee's Auto Center.
Lake Barcroft residents used to congregate there for many years until it was suddenly closed down. Many think it was a political issue when the Captain D's opened up over there by the seven corner's center.
Lake Barcroft residents used to congregate there for many years until it was suddenly closed down. Many think it was a political issue when the Captain D's opened up over there by the seven corner's center.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
SMH!!
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Date: March 11, 2017 11:24PM
Geolocation Wrote:
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> According to the historic photos site, it was an
> Arthur Treacher's before it was Lee's Auto Center.
>
>
> Lake Barcroft residents used to congregate there
> for many years until it was suddenly closed down.
> Many think it was a political issue when the
> Captain D's opened up over there by the seven
> corner's center.
YAWN!!!!
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> According to the historic photos site, it was an
> Arthur Treacher's before it was Lee's Auto Center.
>
>
> Lake Barcroft residents used to congregate there
> for many years until it was suddenly closed down.
> Many think it was a political issue when the
> Captain D's opened up over there by the seven
> corner's center.
YAWN!!!!
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Shake your head all you want
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Date: March 11, 2017 11:41PM
Yawn if you want. It is because your lungs are probably filled with semen.
Sorry, but this history is true. You are probably the kind of assfucker who doesn't like fried fish and hush puppies. Like the kind you get at your local Arthur Treacher's.
So fuck off and keep your yawns to yourself. Dicknuts.
Sorry, but this history is true. You are probably the kind of assfucker who doesn't like fried fish and hush puppies. Like the kind you get at your local Arthur Treacher's.
So fuck off and keep your yawns to yourself. Dicknuts.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
causeican
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Date: March 11, 2017 11:43PM
GC Murphy’s
Giffords
Lums
Woolworths
Ben Franklin Five & Dime
Memco
Giffords
Lums
Woolworths
Ben Franklin Five & Dime
Memco
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
next
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Date: March 11, 2017 11:48PM
Dick's Sporting Goods.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
4ttgy
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Date: March 12, 2017 12:15AM
Harmony Hut.
Rolls Music.
Venamin's (sp?)
Waxie Maxie's.
Tower Records.
Record Convergence.
Rolls Music.
Venamin's (sp?)
Waxie Maxie's.
Tower Records.
Record Convergence.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
causeican
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Date: March 12, 2017 12:26AM
independently owned...
appliance repair shops
typewriter repair shops
corner stores
hardware stores
mom/pop restaurants
dives/joints/pubs
Neighborhood Theaters
barber shops
beauty parlors
surplus stores
Monkeywards
Sears
K-Mart
Kenney’s Shoes
Hanes Shoes
Highs
Food Lion
Grand Union
appliance repair shops
typewriter repair shops
corner stores
hardware stores
mom/pop restaurants
dives/joints/pubs
Neighborhood Theaters
barber shops
beauty parlors
surplus stores
Monkeywards
Sears
K-Mart
Kenney’s Shoes
Hanes Shoes
Highs
Food Lion
Grand Union
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Mother Nature
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Date: March 12, 2017 12:34AM
Every place that closed did so because they sucked. They had a shitty business model and failed to provide good value for customers. Every.
One.
Of.
Them.
We should celebrate their demise.
One.
Of.
Them.
We should celebrate their demise.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Really?7
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Date: March 12, 2017 12:37AM
causeican Wrote:
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> independently owned...
> appliance repair shops
> typewriter repair shops
> corner stores
> hardware stores
> mom/pop restaurants
> dives/joints/pubs
> Neighborhood Theaters
> barber shops
> beauty parlors
> surplus stores
>
> Monkeywards
> Sears
> K-Mart
>
> Kenney’s Shoes
> Hanes Shoes
>
> Highs
> Food Lion
> Grand Union
-1 SERIOUS lame response in posting
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> independently owned...
> appliance repair shops
> typewriter repair shops
> corner stores
> hardware stores
> mom/pop restaurants
> dives/joints/pubs
> Neighborhood Theaters
> barber shops
> beauty parlors
> surplus stores
>
> Monkeywards
> Sears
> K-Mart
>
> Kenney’s Shoes
> Hanes Shoes
>
> Highs
> Food Lion
> Grand Union
-1 SERIOUS lame response in posting
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
For the love of god
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Date: March 12, 2017 12:54AM
Pammy-k donuts
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Thread lojack
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Date: March 12, 2017 12:56AM
List the places that *should* close down and make room for something better. Here's a start:
Haverty's
JC Penney
Big Lots
29 Diner
Macy's
Sears
Every golf store
Ross
Haverty's
JC Penney
Big Lots
29 Diner
Macy's
Sears
Every golf store
Ross
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
To the person assigning points
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Date: March 12, 2017 01:02AM
I give you a -1
Plus another -100000000000000000000 for being a faggot gay fucker
I give Arthur Treacher's + 1 billion for each fish and chips platter served, however.
Plus another -100000000000000000000 for being a faggot gay fucker
I give Arthur Treacher's + 1 billion for each fish and chips platter served, however.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
james t kirk
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Date: March 12, 2017 07:32AM
Evans Distributors
BEST
Dart Drug
Dart Lumber
Mr Gattis Pizza
Trak Auto
Teddys Auto Parts
Kline Tysons Toyota
Carlos O'Kellys
Yesterdays Rose
Macgruders
Old Country Buffet
Clifton Elem School Store
BEST
Dart Drug
Dart Lumber
Mr Gattis Pizza
Trak Auto
Teddys Auto Parts
Kline Tysons Toyota
Carlos O'Kellys
Yesterdays Rose
Macgruders
Old Country Buffet
Clifton Elem School Store
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
DvmbY
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Date: March 12, 2017 07:50AM
Telly Wrote:
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>
> They are now Myerconnex for home audio
> electronics. Never
> dealt with them and they do not work with
> automobile hifi.
>
> Try Safe & Sound Mobile Electronics in Chantilly
> for
> high-end services for your car.
>
> http://mysafeandsound.com/contact.html
Thank you, Telly! You're the best!
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>
> They are now Myerconnex for home audio
> electronics. Never
> dealt with them and they do not work with
> automobile hifi.
>
> Try Safe & Sound Mobile Electronics in Chantilly
> for
> high-end services for your car.
>
> http://mysafeandsound.com/contact.html
Thank you, Telly! You're the best!
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
PhUWK
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Date: March 12, 2017 08:04AM
Sam Goody's, anyone?
What was the name of that stereo store in Rolling Valley where the Staples is now?
Also, how many dozen restaurants tried and failed in the northeast corner of Springfield Plaza near Hard Times?
What was the name of that stereo store in Rolling Valley where the Staples is now?
Also, how many dozen restaurants tried and failed in the northeast corner of Springfield Plaza near Hard Times?
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
bJpXj
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Date: March 12, 2017 08:16AM
Toys R Us
Best
Egghead Software
Erols
Hechingers
Blockbuster Video
Arcade near the power transformers in Fairfax City
Anyone remember the name of the computer store / thrift store near Fair City mall that had lots of old computer parts?
Best
Egghead Software
Erols
Hechingers
Blockbuster Video
Arcade near the power transformers in Fairfax City
Anyone remember the name of the computer store / thrift store near Fair City mall that had lots of old computer parts?
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
WilliamRobert
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Date: March 12, 2017 08:22AM
El Taco - but i guess that's in Prince William...
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
t6Fkd
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Date: March 12, 2017 08:35AM
bJpXj Wrote:
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> Toys R Us
> Best
> Egghead Software
> Erols
> Hechingers
> Blockbuster Video
> Arcade near the power transformers in Fairfax
> City
>
>
> Anyone remember the name of the computer store /
> thrift store near Fair City mall that had lots of
> old computer parts?
Was it a Renaissance Computers? There was one in West Springfield, and I knew they had other locations in the area.
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> Toys R Us
> Best
> Egghead Software
> Erols
> Hechingers
> Blockbuster Video
> Arcade near the power transformers in Fairfax
> City
>
>
> Anyone remember the name of the computer store /
> thrift store near Fair City mall that had lots of
> old computer parts?
Was it a Renaissance Computers? There was one in West Springfield, and I knew they had other locations in the area.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Buh bye
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Date: March 12, 2017 08:43AM
Woolworth
Compusa
Circuit City
The DNC
Compusa
Circuit City
The DNC
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Uu9tm
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Date: March 12, 2017 08:49AM
Babbages - where we got our 14.4k modem
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
mYhVy
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Date: March 12, 2017 08:53AM
Egghead Software
B. Dalton's
B. Dalton's
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
YukCE
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Date: March 12, 2017 10:04AM
Fischer's Hardware in Springfield.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
history class
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Date: March 12, 2017 10:10AM
That old Arthur Trecher's over off rt. 1?
3 Chef's
Burger Chef
Timeout
Timeout II
Orange Julius
That Arthur Treacher's at Fairfax Circle
3 Chef's
Burger Chef
Timeout
Timeout II
Orange Julius
That Arthur Treacher's at Fairfax Circle
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Rain Man
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Date: March 12, 2017 10:26AM
K-Mart
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Hope I spelled it right
()
Date: March 12, 2017 10:26AM
Dose anyone remember going to Pasquale's Pizza across from the old Fairfax High School?
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
3DbMY
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Date: March 12, 2017 10:33AM
ChiChi's - I miss those sugar coated chips
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Ralph Pootawn
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Date: March 12, 2017 10:57AM
That army surplus store off Pickett. that was cool
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
4X3Y7
()
Date: March 12, 2017 11:08AM
Before Visa there was the "Washington Shopping Plate" you could use at Hecht's, Woodward & Lothrup, Jelleff's, Raleigh, Garfinkel's
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
3DbUp
()
Date: March 12, 2017 11:20AM
3DbMY Wrote:
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> ChiChi's - I miss those sugar coated chips
That reminds me of El Torito. There was one across Duke Street from Landmark Mall that later became a ChiChi's next to where CompUSSR was.
I miss Shoney's, too. I used to stop at the one in Springfield after workouts. The buffet switched to breakfast at 2200, and there is no better way to get a carb-free loadup than a breakfast buffet. And it helped that the food was freshly cooked when they switched over.
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> ChiChi's - I miss those sugar coated chips
That reminds me of El Torito. There was one across Duke Street from Landmark Mall that later became a ChiChi's next to where CompUSSR was.
I miss Shoney's, too. I used to stop at the one in Springfield after workouts. The buffet switched to breakfast at 2200, and there is no better way to get a carb-free loadup than a breakfast buffet. And it helped that the food was freshly cooked when they switched over.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
chi Chi
()
Date: March 12, 2017 11:21AM
Chi Chi's fried ice cream. So gooooood.
And Arthur Treacher's. What ever happened to those? I think there was one in Fairfax Circle.
And Arthur Treacher's. What ever happened to those? I think there was one in Fairfax Circle.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
mXvLC
()
Date: March 12, 2017 11:47AM
chi Chi Wrote:
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> Chi Chi's fried ice cream. So gooooood.
>
> And Arthur Treacher's. What ever happened to
> those? I think there was one in Fairfax Circle.
There used to be one down Duke Street heading from Landmark to Old Town on the north side of the street. I think it's where Enterprise Rent-a-Car is now on the intersection with North Gordon.
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.8116865,-77.1039767,3a,75y,16.91h,63.09t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sORC7vlQWRE2rOlD7hpR5iQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
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> Chi Chi's fried ice cream. So gooooood.
>
> And Arthur Treacher's. What ever happened to
> those? I think there was one in Fairfax Circle.
There used to be one down Duke Street heading from Landmark to Old Town on the north side of the street. I think it's where Enterprise Rent-a-Car is now on the intersection with North Gordon.
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.8116865,-77.1039767,3a,75y,16.91h,63.09t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sORC7vlQWRE2rOlD7hpR5iQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
MKYxC
()
Date: March 12, 2017 12:08PM
Tower Records
G.C. Murphy
I remember that small arcade building on Fairfax Main St!
G.C. Murphy
I remember that small arcade building on Fairfax Main St!
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
tkdNT
()
Date: March 12, 2017 12:17PM
Bennigan's
Lone Star
Is Logan's still around? I stopped going there when they switched to frozen beef.
Lone Star
Is Logan's still around? I stopped going there when they switched to frozen beef.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Van Winkle
()
Date: March 12, 2017 01:38PM
JW Bennington's
Black Orchid
Country Squire
Evan's Farm Inn
Bounty Bay
Giacamo's
Magnifico's
Garfinkel's
Serendipity Books
Irving Sports
Holley Farm's Chicken
Buckeroo
Uncle Sam's
Frank's Hardware
The Alpine
Jelleff's
Lord and Taylor
The Library
Bombay Bicycle Club
Bavarian
Scot Gas
Phineas
Charley's Place
Fedora Cafe
Devon Seafood Grille
Carnegie's
Carnegie Deli
Magic Pan
Teddy's-Ramada
HI Ribsters
Holiday Spa
Super Giant
Black Orchid
Country Squire
Evan's Farm Inn
Bounty Bay
Giacamo's
Magnifico's
Garfinkel's
Serendipity Books
Irving Sports
Holley Farm's Chicken
Buckeroo
Uncle Sam's
Frank's Hardware
The Alpine
Jelleff's
Lord and Taylor
The Library
Bombay Bicycle Club
Bavarian
Scot Gas
Phineas
Charley's Place
Fedora Cafe
Devon Seafood Grille
Carnegie's
Carnegie Deli
Magic Pan
Teddy's-Ramada
HI Ribsters
Holiday Spa
Super Giant
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
keeping it real
()
Date: March 12, 2017 02:33PM
this thread should be moved to Off Topic because many of the businesses are not in Fairfax County
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
first mention yet
()
Date: March 12, 2017 02:33PM
Radioshack
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Which ones?
()
Date: March 12, 2017 02:34PM
keeping it real Wrote:
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> this thread should be moved to Off Topic because
> many of the businesses are not in Fairfax County
for example?
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> this thread should be moved to Off Topic because
> many of the businesses are not in Fairfax County
for example?
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
xePMM
()
Date: March 13, 2017 10:11AM
xePMM
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
causeican
()
Date: March 13, 2017 10:16AM
JR’s steak house
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Ray Victory
()
Date: March 13, 2017 10:20AM
Fantle's
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Mayor Victory
()
Date: March 13, 2017 10:21AM
S&W Cafeteria
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
LetsRock
()
Date: March 13, 2017 12:23PM
Steak and Ale
Kemp Mill Records
Sovran Bank
Chess King
Kemp Mill Records
Sovran Bank
Chess King
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Fox News
()
Date: March 13, 2017 12:26PM
Five guys
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Fox News.
()
Date: March 13, 2017 12:28PM
I'm Stupid
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Fox News
()
Date: March 13, 2017 12:29PM
Fox News. Wrote:
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> I'm Stupid
Congragulations!
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> I'm Stupid
Congragulations!
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Fox News.
()
Date: March 13, 2017 12:31PM
I am my biggest fan!
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Fox News
()
Date: March 13, 2017 12:33PM
Fox News. Wrote:
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> I am my biggest fan!
Most likely!
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> I am my biggest fan!
Most likely!
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Fox News.
()
Date: March 13, 2017 12:36PM
I have nothing constructive to add because I only can cut and pate.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Your mom's legs are closed
()
Date: March 13, 2017 01:10PM
Just kidding! They never close!
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Za
()
Date: March 13, 2017 04:52PM
Hope I spelled it right Wrote:
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> Dose anyone remember going to Pasquale's Pizza
> across from the old Fairfax High School?
I remember that. It then became Pascalino's for a time if I remember correctly. Used to go there after going to the movies and the pizza there was really good.
"Arcade near the power transformers in Fairfax City"
That was called Playtime I think
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> Dose anyone remember going to Pasquale's Pizza
> across from the old Fairfax High School?
I remember that. It then became Pascalino's for a time if I remember correctly. Used to go there after going to the movies and the pizza there was really good.
"Arcade near the power transformers in Fairfax City"
That was called Playtime I think
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
bCPEm
()
Date: March 13, 2017 05:08PM
Don Pablos
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Bill.N.
()
Date: March 13, 2017 05:08PM
YukCE Wrote:
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> Fischer's Hardware in Springfield.
I do miss them. Around this time of year I'd be in there buying Wetsel seeds (out of Harrisonburg VA) for my garden, and buying grass seed by the pound from their wooden bins to overseed the lawn. If I needed screws or washers I'd drive past Hechingers or later Home Depot to buy the quantity I needed in bulk from Fischers. Whatever the project it seemed like they had at least one guy there who knew how to do it.
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> Fischer's Hardware in Springfield.
I do miss them. Around this time of year I'd be in there buying Wetsel seeds (out of Harrisonburg VA) for my garden, and buying grass seed by the pound from their wooden bins to overseed the lawn. If I needed screws or washers I'd drive past Hechingers or later Home Depot to buy the quantity I needed in bulk from Fischers. Whatever the project it seemed like they had at least one guy there who knew how to do it.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Zig Zag Man
()
Date: March 13, 2017 05:12PM
The Capone Music Company - Next to Penguin Feather Record and Tapes
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Bill.N.
()
Date: March 13, 2017 05:19PM
Fairfax Auto Parts-I believe they had multiple locations.
Also does anyone remember the name of the bookstore at Seven Corners
Also does anyone remember the name of the bookstore at Seven Corners
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Gorton's
()
Date: March 13, 2017 05:30PM
Arthur Treachers
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
You must not be from here
()
Date: March 13, 2017 05:48PM
Thread-starting Jackass Wrote:
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> Some stores used to be here and now they're gone.
> Does anyone remember them? This is how stupid the
> threads are here.
Some of us have lived here a long time and enjoy reminiscing about days long gone when this was actually a nice place to live. Fuck off if you don't care.
Theismann’s Restaurant and Bar in Vienna
Richie Petitbon's restaurant in Oakton
Southern States in Vienna
Friendlies
TJ Reynolds
Peppermint Lounge
Alexanders
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Bar
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> Some stores used to be here and now they're gone.
> Does anyone remember them? This is how stupid the
> threads are here.
Some of us have lived here a long time and enjoy reminiscing about days long gone when this was actually a nice place to live. Fuck off if you don't care.
Theismann’s Restaurant and Bar in Vienna
Richie Petitbon's restaurant in Oakton
Southern States in Vienna
Friendlies
TJ Reynolds
Peppermint Lounge
Alexanders
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Bar
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
FK3u7
()
Date: March 13, 2017 06:02PM
You must not be from here Wrote:
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>
> Some of us have lived here a long time and enjoy
> reminiscing about days long gone when this was
> actually a nice place to live. Fuck off if you
> don't care.
>
>
> Theismann’s Restaurant and Bar in Vienna
> Richie Petitbon's restaurant in Oakton
> Southern States in Vienna
> Friendlies
> TJ Reynolds
> Peppermint Lounge
> Alexanders
> Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Bar
Mark Moseley used to have a burger place near the KMart on Elden Street in Herndon. It's a Pollo Campero now.
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>
> Some of us have lived here a long time and enjoy
> reminiscing about days long gone when this was
> actually a nice place to live. Fuck off if you
> don't care.
>
>
> Theismann’s Restaurant and Bar in Vienna
> Richie Petitbon's restaurant in Oakton
> Southern States in Vienna
> Friendlies
> TJ Reynolds
> Peppermint Lounge
> Alexanders
> Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Bar
Mark Moseley used to have a burger place near the KMart on Elden Street in Herndon. It's a Pollo Campero now.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
You must not be from here
()
Date: March 13, 2017 06:14PM
FK3u7 Wrote:
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> You must not be from here Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> >
> > Some of us have lived here a long time and
> enjoy
> > reminiscing about days long gone when this was
> > actually a nice place to live. Fuck off if you
> > don't care.
> >
> >
> > Theismann’s Restaurant and Bar in Vienna
> > Richie Petitbon's restaurant in Oakton
> > Southern States in Vienna
> > Friendlies
> > TJ Reynolds
> > Peppermint Lounge
> > Alexanders
> > Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Bar
>
>
> Mark Moseley used to have a burger place near the
> KMart on Elden Street in Herndon. It's a Pollo
> Campero now.
Did not know that. What time frame was this? I would be curious to know how many of them have attempted and failed at restaurants in this area. Lavar Arrington's didn't last.
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> You must not be from here Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> >
> > Some of us have lived here a long time and
> enjoy
> > reminiscing about days long gone when this was
> > actually a nice place to live. Fuck off if you
> > don't care.
> >
> >
> > Theismann’s Restaurant and Bar in Vienna
> > Richie Petitbon's restaurant in Oakton
> > Southern States in Vienna
> > Friendlies
> > TJ Reynolds
> > Peppermint Lounge
> > Alexanders
> > Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Bar
>
>
> Mark Moseley used to have a burger place near the
> KMart on Elden Street in Herndon. It's a Pollo
> Campero now.
Did not know that. What time frame was this? I would be curious to know how many of them have attempted and failed at restaurants in this area. Lavar Arrington's didn't last.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Tubbie
()
Date: March 13, 2017 06:21PM
Geez... can't believe this thread blossomed into more after
previous FFU threads pertaining to (old/closed establishments.)
Guessing, it's good for FFU and all of the Fed Gov employees
staying home tomorrow with the weather?. They will update this
thread since, there's no chance that they'll be doing an ounce
of work tomorrow from their homes while claiming to (telecommute.)
previous FFU threads pertaining to (old/closed establishments.)
Guessing, it's good for FFU and all of the Fed Gov employees
staying home tomorrow with the weather?. They will update this
thread since, there's no chance that they'll be doing an ounce
of work tomorrow from their homes while claiming to (telecommute.)
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Few More
()
Date: March 13, 2017 06:44PM
Al's Steak House, Mr. Muggs, The Green Dolphin, Belle Air Auto Parts
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
wXcke
()
Date: March 13, 2017 07:18PM
Bonanza
Sizzler
Sizzler
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
flexing!!!!!!!
()
Date: March 13, 2017 07:26PM
Tubbie Wrote:
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> Geez... can't believe this thread blossomed into
> more after
> previous FFU threads pertaining to (old/closed
> establishments.)
>
> Guessing, it's good for FFU and all of the Fed Gov
> employees
> staying home tomorrow with the weather?. They
> will update this
> thread since, there's no chance that they'll be
> doing an ounce
> of work tomorrow from their homes while claiming
> to (telecommute.)
Jealous much? I work when I want and the Gov't. customer does not care. I will be taking tomorrow off just because. Oh, and I will post to any tucking thread I want. Prick.
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> Geez... can't believe this thread blossomed into
> more after
> previous FFU threads pertaining to (old/closed
> establishments.)
>
> Guessing, it's good for FFU and all of the Fed Gov
> employees
> staying home tomorrow with the weather?. They
> will update this
> thread since, there's no chance that they'll be
> doing an ounce
> of work tomorrow from their homes while claiming
> to (telecommute.)
Jealous much? I work when I want and the Gov't. customer does not care. I will be taking tomorrow off just because. Oh, and I will post to any tucking thread I want. Prick.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Btdt
()
Date: March 13, 2017 08:46PM
Audio Associates
HR Ribsters
HR Ribsters
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
k4djt
()
Date: March 13, 2017 09:00PM
Caldor
Black-Eyed Pea
Peter Pan Buffet
Home Expo Design Center
Bloom
Black-Eyed Pea
Peter Pan Buffet
Home Expo Design Center
Bloom
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Over 30
()
Date: March 13, 2017 09:09PM
Tubbie Wrote:
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> Geez... can't believe this thread blossomed into
> more after
> previous FFU threads pertaining to (old/closed
> establishments.)
>
I was fifteen once too, and I also thought my elders conversations about how things used to be were lame. As I got older I started to realize how many of the places that used to make my life great when I was younger were no longer around. You might experience the same thing one day if you ever make it out of your parents basement and start having a real life rather than a virtual one.
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> Geez... can't believe this thread blossomed into
> more after
> previous FFU threads pertaining to (old/closed
> establishments.)
>
I was fifteen once too, and I also thought my elders conversations about how things used to be were lame. As I got older I started to realize how many of the places that used to make my life great when I was younger were no longer around. You might experience the same thing one day if you ever make it out of your parents basement and start having a real life rather than a virtual one.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
I remember
()
Date: March 13, 2017 09:28PM
Anybody remember Arthur Treacher's? That place was great. I wish people would post more information about it on this forum. That would be really great. But not Long John Silver's. That would suck if people posted about that place. Truly awful fish and chips from LJS.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
neighborhood pet stores
()
Date: March 13, 2017 09:48PM
Can't mention any one in particular, because I don't remember, but Pet Stores seemed to be everywhere, and sold just about everything, snakes, tarantulas, boa constrictors (I remember a friend buying one for $20 in 1979).
As a matter of fact, does anyone remember reading about one of the Kennedy kids in the 60's was into falconry, amongst many other "hobbies" teenagers get into, LOL?
Anyhow, did the story go that he purchased his red-tail hawk from a pet store in Falls Church?! Back in the day, many birds of prey were considered "vermin", or something like that, in any event, did not receive the protections they do now.
Imagine that-buying a frickin hawk from a pet store.
The one at Ravensworth Pet Store had frickin dogs that you could buy, next to the Caimans...which were these little alligator type things.
As a matter of fact, does anyone remember reading about one of the Kennedy kids in the 60's was into falconry, amongst many other "hobbies" teenagers get into, LOL?
Anyhow, did the story go that he purchased his red-tail hawk from a pet store in Falls Church?! Back in the day, many birds of prey were considered "vermin", or something like that, in any event, did not receive the protections they do now.
Imagine that-buying a frickin hawk from a pet store.
The one at Ravensworth Pet Store had frickin dogs that you could buy, next to the Caimans...which were these little alligator type things.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Ravensworth Pet Store
()
Date: March 13, 2017 09:51PM
That Ravensworth pet store is still there. But I don't think they sell dogs.
I remember a pet store in Springfield Mall that used to sell dogs and cats. I used to always beg my parents for a dog, but they always said no.
At least they would take me to Arthur Treacher's for hush puppies and grape Fanta to make up for it.
I remember a pet store in Springfield Mall that used to sell dogs and cats. I used to always beg my parents for a dog, but they always said no.
At least they would take me to Arthur Treacher's for hush puppies and grape Fanta to make up for it.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Grape, please
()
Date: March 13, 2017 09:56PM
Duuuuuuudah!
I love Fanta!!
Where do you get it nowadays?
And, real question, what do you like better-Arthur Treachers, or Long John Silvers?
I think both are "Fanta"stic!
LOL
I love Fanta!!
Where do you get it nowadays?
And, real question, what do you like better-Arthur Treachers, or Long John Silvers?
I think both are "Fanta"stic!
LOL
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Brentano's
()
Date: March 13, 2017 09:58PM
Bookstore at Seven Corners was a Brentano's.
Arthur Treacher's; as was recently posted, had a location on Route 7 near Columbia Pike, it was formerly a Burger Chef.
Arthur Treacher's; as was recently posted, had a location on Route 7 near Columbia Pike, it was formerly a Burger Chef.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
soft drink delivery
()
Date: March 13, 2017 10:01PM
Remember Charles Chips (didn't they deliver to your house in a big tin?), and that thing where you would order soft drinks, and they would deliver them to your house in little "stubby" bottles in a red plastic 24 bottle holder?
All kinds of flavors?
And OK, because it is probably inevitable...did Arthur Treachers ever deliver?
All kinds of flavors?
And OK, because it is probably inevitable...did Arthur Treachers ever deliver?
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Fanta
()
Date: March 13, 2017 10:04PM
You can get a few flavours of Fanta pretty much at any convenience store.
But the other 100's of flavours are harder to get. Some of them are only found in countries where they are produced. Only a few flavours were ever served at Arthur Treacher's.
But the other 100's of flavours are harder to get. Some of them are only found in countries where they are produced. Only a few flavours were ever served at Arthur Treacher's.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Lottery Loser
()
Date: March 13, 2017 10:21PM
4X3Y7 Wrote:
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> Before Visa there was the "Washington Shopping
> Plate" you could use at Hecht's, Woodward &
> Lothrup, Jelleff's, Raleigh, Garfinkel's
And it had no expiration date on it. So I guess, technicaly, you could still use it.
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> Before Visa there was the "Washington Shopping
> Plate" you could use at Hecht's, Woodward &
> Lothrup, Jelleff's, Raleigh, Garfinkel's
And it had no expiration date on it. So I guess, technicaly, you could still use it.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Girlnextdoor
()
Date: March 14, 2017 12:32AM
Iva Trice
Meyers Gifts
Pants Corral
Zippers
Fashion Factory
Woolco
Levitz
And over at the mall...
Units
Hong Kong
Susie's Casuals
Brooks
misc.
Jean Nicole
5-7-9
Britches
Casual Corner
Meyers Gifts
Pants Corral
Zippers
Fashion Factory
Woolco
Levitz
And over at the mall...
Units
Hong Kong
Susie's Casuals
Brooks
misc.
Jean Nicole
5-7-9
Britches
Casual Corner
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
ertyuh
()
Date: March 14, 2017 02:04AM
Rick Walker's Scoreboard.
Thursday's.
Green Dolphin > New Orleans Chef > John's Place.
Thursday's.
Green Dolphin > New Orleans Chef > John's Place.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Cheeseburgers
()
Date: March 14, 2017 05:52AM
Court House Plaza McDonald's
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Wegmans Closed
()
Date: March 14, 2017 08:01AM
When I stopped by Wegmans last night at 2am, I noticed it was closed. What happened?
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Joke Insurance
()
Date: March 15, 2017 06:14AM
Coffee Cavern
Drug Emporium
Hollywood Video
Potomac Video
Drug Emporium
Hollywood Video
Potomac Video
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Years ago
()
Date: March 15, 2017 11:51AM
Anyone remember the Wayne Feed Store in the center of Fairfax City that later became T.T.Reynold's ?
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
NippleChuck
()
Date: March 15, 2017 01:36PM
The Asian market across from Merrifield Garden Center in Merrifield used to be an A&P. We would go there with mom when we were kids. They used to give out S&H Green stamps and mom used them to get me my first electric guitar. I miss A&P, S&H Green stamps my first electric guitar and mom.
Nip
Nip
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
friday half rack special
()
Date: March 15, 2017 01:39PM
Btdt Wrote:
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> Audio Associates
> HR Ribsters
I miss ribsters, too bad its gone. Just another uninviting gook establishment now.
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> Audio Associates
> HR Ribsters
I miss ribsters, too bad its gone. Just another uninviting gook establishment now.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
adfadf
()
Date: March 15, 2017 01:39PM
Few More Wrote:
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> Al's Steak House, Mr. Muggs, The Green Dolphin,
> Belle Air Auto Parts
Rustler steak house which became Sizzler which became Teenyozytoon which is now Advance Auto Parts - corner of 29/211 and Draper Drive.
Old Budapest which became something which is now the new locaton for Capt Pell's Crabhouse.
The fireworks stand every June/July in the gravel parking lot that is now Patriot Harley.
Howard Johnson's which is now Dunkin Donuts - FFX Circle
Topps Drive-in which became Geno's which became a pizza place (can't pull the name), which became Dong-A-Asian market which is now an MMA studio - FFX Circle.
Miller and Wren furniture store which became the Lotte Market that is now vacant - FFX Circle.
Memco which became Bradlee's which became Hechninger that is now Home Depot. - FFX Circle.
Fantastic Fritzbe's Flying Food Factory which is now Artie's - FFX Circle.
Jack-in-the-Box which became Taco Bell that is now a road - Gallows/Lee Hwy.
Evans that was vacant for a long time that is now Lifetime Fitness - Fair City Mall.
Zayre that is now MicroCenter - Pan Am shopping center.
Fairfax Circle movie theatre which became Hudson Trail Outfitters - now vacant.
Pico's Pizza - downtown FFX City - miss that joint.
DMV which became the Soccer Pro Shop - now vacant and soon to be razed - adjacent from the old Hooter's (former Rick Doc Walker's Scoreboard).
Rodman's Drug Store - same shopping center.
I could go for days...
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> Al's Steak House, Mr. Muggs, The Green Dolphin,
> Belle Air Auto Parts
Rustler steak house which became Sizzler which became Teenyozytoon which is now Advance Auto Parts - corner of 29/211 and Draper Drive.
Old Budapest which became something which is now the new locaton for Capt Pell's Crabhouse.
The fireworks stand every June/July in the gravel parking lot that is now Patriot Harley.
Howard Johnson's which is now Dunkin Donuts - FFX Circle
Topps Drive-in which became Geno's which became a pizza place (can't pull the name), which became Dong-A-Asian market which is now an MMA studio - FFX Circle.
Miller and Wren furniture store which became the Lotte Market that is now vacant - FFX Circle.
Memco which became Bradlee's which became Hechninger that is now Home Depot. - FFX Circle.
Fantastic Fritzbe's Flying Food Factory which is now Artie's - FFX Circle.
Jack-in-the-Box which became Taco Bell that is now a road - Gallows/Lee Hwy.
Evans that was vacant for a long time that is now Lifetime Fitness - Fair City Mall.
Zayre that is now MicroCenter - Pan Am shopping center.
Fairfax Circle movie theatre which became Hudson Trail Outfitters - now vacant.
Pico's Pizza - downtown FFX City - miss that joint.
DMV which became the Soccer Pro Shop - now vacant and soon to be razed - adjacent from the old Hooter's (former Rick Doc Walker's Scoreboard).
Rodman's Drug Store - same shopping center.
I could go for days...
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Joke Insurance
()
Date: March 15, 2017 01:39PM
Does anyone remember the name of the pet store that was at Twinbrooke Shopping Centre back in the 80's/90's?
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
speaking of pet stores
()
Date: March 15, 2017 01:45PM
Super Petz in Annandale
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
GBW
()
Date: March 15, 2017 03:40PM
adfadf Wrote:
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>
> I could go for days...
Go for it! I love hearing about the old stores. How about Appalachian Outfitters in Oakton? Historic building torn down to be replaced with two Banks. The people that worked there knew more than anyone at Dicks or REI could ever know about hiking/camping/outdoors/life in general.
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> I could go for days...
Go for it! I love hearing about the old stores. How about Appalachian Outfitters in Oakton? Historic building torn down to be replaced with two Banks. The people that worked there knew more than anyone at Dicks or REI could ever know about hiking/camping/outdoors/life in general.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
asdfdddggdg
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Date: March 15, 2017 04:12PM
GBW Wrote:
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> adfadf Wrote:
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> >
> > I could go for days...
>
>
> Go for it! I love hearing about the old stores.
> How about Appalachian Outfitters in Oakton?
> Historic building torn down to be replaced with
> two Banks. The people that worked there knew more
> than anyone at Dicks or REI could ever know about
> hiking/camping/outdoors/life in general.
Good one - that jogged another similar one - Alpine Ski Shop on the other side of Miller Rd off 123 - just down from Appalacian Outfitters - which of course is also a bank!
And in that same vicinity - the entire shopping center on the corner of Hunter Mill and 123 used to be the home of the Oakton Post Office in a gravel lot.
The new home of the Oakton Post Office and Bob Evans was the former campus of Flint Hill Prep School's entire campus before it moved down the street to Jermantown/123. The upper campus on the corner of Jermantown and Oakton Road used to be Craig Van Lines (I think the other location as well).
The AT&T building at the corner of Jermantown and 123 used to be a driving range (golf).
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>
> >
> > I could go for days...
>
>
> Go for it! I love hearing about the old stores.
> How about Appalachian Outfitters in Oakton?
> Historic building torn down to be replaced with
> two Banks. The people that worked there knew more
> than anyone at Dicks or REI could ever know about
> hiking/camping/outdoors/life in general.
Good one - that jogged another similar one - Alpine Ski Shop on the other side of Miller Rd off 123 - just down from Appalacian Outfitters - which of course is also a bank!
And in that same vicinity - the entire shopping center on the corner of Hunter Mill and 123 used to be the home of the Oakton Post Office in a gravel lot.
The new home of the Oakton Post Office and Bob Evans was the former campus of Flint Hill Prep School's entire campus before it moved down the street to Jermantown/123. The upper campus on the corner of Jermantown and Oakton Road used to be Craig Van Lines (I think the other location as well).
The AT&T building at the corner of Jermantown and 123 used to be a driving range (golf).
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
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Date: March 16, 2017 02:10PM
What ever you want
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Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
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Henro
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Date: March 16, 2017 02:23PM
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Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
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Henro
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Date: March 16, 2017 02:23PM
Theater Vision^
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Date: March 16, 2017 02:28PM
My favorite of the 70'
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Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Marie
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Date: March 16, 2017 02:53PM
Here are a few old ones, both in or near Landmark Plaza
S & W Cafeteria
S Klien on the Square
S & W Cafeteria
S Klien on the Square
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
epcMH
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Date: March 16, 2017 03:03PM
In Vienna, Thiesman's > That's Amore > ?a fabric store?
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
GBW
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Date: March 16, 2017 04:34PM
asdfdddggdg Wrote:
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> GBW Wrote:
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> > adfadf Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> >
> > >
> > > I could go for days...
> >
> >
> > Go for it! I love hearing about the old stores.
> > How about Appalachian Outfitters in Oakton?
> > Historic building torn down to be replaced with
> > two Banks. The people that worked there knew
> more
> > than anyone at Dicks or REI could ever know
> about
> > hiking/camping/outdoors/life in general.
>
>
> Good one - that jogged another similar one -
> Alpine Ski Shop on the other side of Miller Rd off
> 123 - just down from Appalacian Outfitters - which
> of course is also a bank!
>
> And in that same vicinity - the entire shopping
> center on the corner of Hunter Mill and 123 used
> to be the home of the Oakton Post Office in a
> gravel lot.
>
> The new home of the Oakton Post Office and Bob
> Evans was the former campus of Flint Hill Prep
> School's entire campus before it moved down the
> street to Jermantown/123. The upper campus on the
> corner of Jermantown and Oakton Road used to be
> Craig Van Lines (I think the other location as
> well).
>
> The AT&T building at the corner of Jermantown and
> 123 used to be a driving range (golf).
I lived on Granite Creek Lane in the 80's and have never heard that the AT&T location used to be a driving range. That is cool. Thanks.
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> GBW Wrote:
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> > adfadf Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> >
> > >
> > > I could go for days...
> >
> >
> > Go for it! I love hearing about the old stores.
> > How about Appalachian Outfitters in Oakton?
> > Historic building torn down to be replaced with
> > two Banks. The people that worked there knew
> more
> > than anyone at Dicks or REI could ever know
> about
> > hiking/camping/outdoors/life in general.
>
>
> Good one - that jogged another similar one -
> Alpine Ski Shop on the other side of Miller Rd off
> 123 - just down from Appalacian Outfitters - which
> of course is also a bank!
>
> And in that same vicinity - the entire shopping
> center on the corner of Hunter Mill and 123 used
> to be the home of the Oakton Post Office in a
> gravel lot.
>
> The new home of the Oakton Post Office and Bob
> Evans was the former campus of Flint Hill Prep
> School's entire campus before it moved down the
> street to Jermantown/123. The upper campus on the
> corner of Jermantown and Oakton Road used to be
> Craig Van Lines (I think the other location as
> well).
>
> The AT&T building at the corner of Jermantown and
> 123 used to be a driving range (golf).
I lived on Granite Creek Lane in the 80's and have never heard that the AT&T location used to be a driving range. That is cool. Thanks.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Classic Commercial
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Date: March 16, 2017 05:56PM
Jhoon Rhee Karate -"Nobody bothers me"
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Joke Insurance
()
Date: March 16, 2017 08:18PM
What was the name of that former department store in Fairfax City where Aldi is now?
All I recall is that it was there back in the 90's.
All I recall is that it was there back in the 90's.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
hE33X
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Date: March 16, 2017 08:36PM
Joke Insurance Wrote:
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> What was the name of that former department store
> in Fairfax City where Aldi is now?
>
> All I recall is that it was there back in the
> 90's.
I think it was a Best or Service Merchandise.
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> What was the name of that former department store
> in Fairfax City where Aldi is now?
>
> All I recall is that it was there back in the
> 90's.
I think it was a Best or Service Merchandise.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Joke Insurance
()
Date: March 16, 2017 10:06PM
hE33X Wrote:
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> Joke Insurance Wrote:
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> > What was the name of that former department
> store
> > in Fairfax City where Aldi is now?
> >
> > All I recall is that it was there back in the
> > 90's.
>
>
> I think it was a Best or Service Merchandise.
Best! I remember that now. Thank you.
Do you also remember that store right up 29/50 that had a arch awning? I think it was some sort of crafts or landscaping business. Maybe local. I remember going there a few times, and it being really drafty inside.
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> Joke Insurance Wrote:
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> > What was the name of that former department
> store
> > in Fairfax City where Aldi is now?
> >
> > All I recall is that it was there back in the
> > 90's.
>
>
> I think it was a Best or Service Merchandise.
Best! I remember that now. Thank you.
Do you also remember that store right up 29/50 that had a arch awning? I think it was some sort of crafts or landscaping business. Maybe local. I remember going there a few times, and it being really drafty inside.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
XuPDD
()
Date: March 16, 2017 10:50PM
Joke Insurance Wrote:
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> > Joke Insurance Wrote:
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> > > What was the name of that former department
> > store
> > > in Fairfax City where Aldi is now?
> > >
> > > All I recall is that it was there back in the
> > > 90's.
> >
> >
> > I think it was a Best or Service Merchandise.
>
> Best! I remember that now. Thank you.
>
> Do you also remember that store right up 29/50
> that had a arch awning? I think it was some sort
> of crafts or landscaping business. Maybe local. I
> remember going there a few times, and it being
> really drafty inside.
Beats me.
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> hE33X Wrote:
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> > Joke Insurance Wrote:
> >
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>
> > -----
> > > What was the name of that former department
> > store
> > > in Fairfax City where Aldi is now?
> > >
> > > All I recall is that it was there back in the
> > > 90's.
> >
> >
> > I think it was a Best or Service Merchandise.
>
> Best! I remember that now. Thank you.
>
> Do you also remember that store right up 29/50
> that had a arch awning? I think it was some sort
> of crafts or landscaping business. Maybe local. I
> remember going there a few times, and it being
> really drafty inside.
Beats me.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
banana
()
Date: March 17, 2017 03:34AM
Ric Doc Walkers Scoreboard .old hooters location
Boomerangs . Old fuddruckers location
Blackies House of Beef
Pfaltzgraf
Carvel
Hudson Trail Outfitters
Boomerangs . Old fuddruckers location
Blackies House of Beef
Pfaltzgraf
Carvel
Hudson Trail Outfitters
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Joke Insurance
()
Date: March 17, 2017 04:51AM
XuPDD Wrote:
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> > hE33X Wrote:
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>
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> > > Joke Insurance Wrote:
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > > -----
> > > > What was the name of that former department
> > > store
> > > > in Fairfax City where Aldi is now?
> > > >
> > > > All I recall is that it was there back in
> the
> > > > 90's.
> > >
> > >
> > > I think it was a Best or Service Merchandise.
> >
> > Best! I remember that now. Thank you.
> >
> > Do you also remember that store right up 29/50
> > that had a arch awning? I think it was some
> sort
> > of crafts or landscaping business. Maybe local.
> I
> > remember going there a few times, and it being
> > really drafty inside.
>
> Beats me.
I found out that the place was called Frank's Nursery & Crafts.
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> > > Joke Insurance Wrote:
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > > -----
> > > > What was the name of that former department
> > > store
> > > > in Fairfax City where Aldi is now?
> > > >
> > > > All I recall is that it was there back in
> the
> > > > 90's.
> > >
> > >
> > > I think it was a Best or Service Merchandise.
> >
> > Best! I remember that now. Thank you.
> >
> > Do you also remember that store right up 29/50
> > that had a arch awning? I think it was some
> sort
> > of crafts or landscaping business. Maybe local.
> I
> > remember going there a few times, and it being
> > really drafty inside.
>
> Beats me.
I found out that the place was called Frank's Nursery & Crafts.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/17/2017 05:14AM by Joke Insurance.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Hey Joke
()
Date: March 17, 2017 08:37AM
Did you have a map to find that?
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Joke Insurance
()
Date: March 17, 2017 11:50AM
Hey Joke Wrote:
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> Did you have a map to find that?
It's at your local Arthur Treacher's.
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> Did you have a map to find that?
It's at your local Arthur Treacher's.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
I've heard of it, but
()
Date: March 17, 2017 11:56AM
Where and what was Arthur Treachers?
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Oakton with oaks
()
Date: March 17, 2017 12:22PM
Does anyone remember
Clay's Welding ?
Was on the same corner as old Oakton post office.
He used to weld up our broken minibike frames from too many jumps.
About 1969.
Almost 50 years.
I'm glad I got to live there back then.
Now it's way too crazy.
Clay's Welding ?
Was on the same corner as old Oakton post office.
He used to weld up our broken minibike frames from too many jumps.
About 1969.
Almost 50 years.
I'm glad I got to live there back then.
Now it's way too crazy.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
wpdLL
()
Date: March 17, 2017 06:43PM
Joke Insurance Wrote:
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> > > > Joke Insurance Wrote:
> > > >
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > >
> > > > -----
> > > > > What was the name of that former
> department
> > > > store
> > > > > in Fairfax City where Aldi is now?
> > > > >
> > > > > All I recall is that it was there back in
> > the
> > > > > 90's.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I think it was a Best or Service
> Merchandise.
> > >
> > > Best! I remember that now. Thank you.
> > >
> > > Do you also remember that store right up
> 29/50
> > > that had a arch awning? I think it was some
> > sort
> > > of crafts or landscaping business. Maybe
> local.
> > I
> > > remember going there a few times, and it
> being
> > > really drafty inside.
> >
> > Beats me.
>
> I found out that the place was called Frank's
> Nursery & Crafts.
I think there used to be one on Route 1, too, close to the K-Mart.
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> > > > Joke Insurance Wrote:
> > > >
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > >
> > > > -----
> > > > > What was the name of that former
> department
> > > > store
> > > > > in Fairfax City where Aldi is now?
> > > > >
> > > > > All I recall is that it was there back in
> > the
> > > > > 90's.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I think it was a Best or Service
> Merchandise.
> > >
> > > Best! I remember that now. Thank you.
> > >
> > > Do you also remember that store right up
> 29/50
> > > that had a arch awning? I think it was some
> > sort
> > > of crafts or landscaping business. Maybe
> local.
> > I
> > > remember going there a few times, and it
> being
> > > really drafty inside.
> >
> > Beats me.
>
> I found out that the place was called Frank's
> Nursery & Crafts.
I think there used to be one on Route 1, too, close to the K-Mart.
Re: Does anyone remember any store that closed?
Posted by:
Wayback Machine
()
Date: March 17, 2017 07:06PM
Joke Insurance Wrote:
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> > > > Joke Insurance Wrote:
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> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > >
> > > > -----
> > > > > What was the name of that former
> department
> > > > store
> > > > > in Fairfax City where Aldi is now?
> > > > >
> > > > > All I recall is that it was there back in
> > the
> > > > > 90's.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I think it was a Best or Service
> Merchandise.
> > >
> > > Best! I remember that now. Thank you.
> > >
> > > Do you also remember that store right up
> 29/50
> > > that had a arch awning? I think it was some
> > sort
> > > of crafts or landscaping business. Maybe
> local.
> > I
> > > remember going there a few times, and it
> being
> > > really drafty inside.
> >
> > Beats me.
>
> I found out that the place was called Frank's
> Nursery & Crafts.
Before it was Frank's Nursery & Crafts it was a Grand Union Grocery store until about 1975
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> > > > Joke Insurance Wrote:
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> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > >
> > > > -----
> > > > > What was the name of that former
> department
> > > > store
> > > > > in Fairfax City where Aldi is now?
> > > > >
> > > > > All I recall is that it was there back in
> > the
> > > > > 90's.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I think it was a Best or Service
> Merchandise.
> > >
> > > Best! I remember that now. Thank you.
> > >
> > > Do you also remember that store right up
> 29/50
> > > that had a arch awning? I think it was some
> > sort
> > > of crafts or landscaping business. Maybe
> local.
> > I
> > > remember going there a few times, and it
> being
> > > really drafty inside.
> >
> > Beats me.
>
> I found out that the place was called Frank's
> Nursery & Crafts.
Before it was Frank's Nursery & Crafts it was a Grand Union Grocery store until about 1975