1928 A&P Tea Company
In the era between 1878-1955, the commercial life of city centers were greatly changing. As driving became more prominent, drives to the city center's retail shops like the A&P Tea Company became popular spots for weekly shopping trips.
The A&P Tea Company was first created in New York, 1859 and was called The Great American Tea Company. In 1869, the company was renamed and soon spread to cities all over America. By 1929, the store count reached 15,418 stores and soon became an American icon.
The Neenah Historical Society has a presentation about general stores, Mom and Pop grocery stores, and modern grocery stores on their YouTube Channel. You can find out more about "Shopping in the Neighborhood" at the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWbgjvOLzro&t=2s
The A&P Tea Company was first created in New York, 1859 and was called The Great American Tea Company. In 1869, the company was renamed and soon spread to cities all over America. By 1929, the store count reached 15,418 stores and soon became an American icon.
The Neenah Historical Society has a presentation about general stores, Mom and Pop grocery stores, and modern grocery stores on their YouTube Channel. You can find out more about "Shopping in the Neighborhood" at the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWbgjvOLzro&t=2s
Downtown Neenah 1929
A picture of A&P Tea Company (the shortest building on the left) in downtown Neenah nestled between two other retail buildings and surrounded by several vehicles.
Sources:
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Website, History, 2014. http://aptea.com/our-company/our-history
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Website, History, 2014. http://aptea.com/our-company/our-history