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Originally Posted by Helladog

Having been born in '72 and living in the core for a few years after, I remember a Ton of foot traffic; at pedestrian crossings there would be a scramble of people in both directions as lights would change, with dozens of people crossing at once. That’s the kind of thing you don’t see anymore uptown, but similar to what you may see in Halifax. I remember being dragged to stores like Ideal and Calps for clothing, and Food City, and Dominion for food. There simply isn’t the same level of options or choice anymore.

I don’t see why a small grocery store won’t be found for 99 King. With a growing base, and few other grocery options, it would make sense. I guess grocery chains prefer large big box style stores over smaller ones.

Back then, there was no east side retail at all, much of one’s shopping could be done uptown, even before Brunswick Square. It was a much busier place.

I remember Ideal store lol. And ducking head not to hit on ceiling at Pascal Emerson’s
I’m wondering if Sam’s variety guy could set up a nice small grocery store instead of the big chains.