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Giant Food

Remember This Super Ugly Giant on Wisconsin Ave.? It’s Soon to be the New Cathedral Commons!

January 1, 2022January 8, 2014 by ghostsofdc
Giant Food on Wisconsin Avenue

Remember this super ugly Giant on Wisconsin Ave. near the Cathedral? It’s soon going to be the new Cathedral Commons! This old photo was taken in the summer of 1942.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1940s, Giant Food, Wisconsin Ave. NW 1 Comment

A Hilarious Flashback to 1979: The Prices of Everyday Groceries at Giant Food

January 15, 2022August 15, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Giant Food in 1979

Take a trip back in time to 1979 and see what everyday groceries cost at Giant Food! This advertisement from the Washington Post offers a hilarious glimpse into the past.

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1970s, Giant Food 4 Comments
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