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Piggly Wiggly

Remembering Piggly Wiggly: An Ode to a Seriously Southern Brand

November 9, 2022March 16, 2018 by ghostsofdc
Piggly Wiggly advertisement in 1922

Take a trip down memory lane and experience the nostalgia of Piggly Wiggly, the seriously southern brand that no longer exists in Washington. Check out this cool old advertisement from 1922.

Categories Old Ads & Classifieds Tags 1920s, Piggly Wiggly

Three Things About The Westchester at 4000 Cathedral Ave. NW

December 8, 2021June 20, 2012 by ghostsofdc
The Westchester (Flickr user Anomalous_A)

The Westchester at 4000 Cathedral Ave NW opened in 1931 with 800 units, a basement Piggly Wiggly, and a dining room open until 8:30.

Categories Reader's Choice, Three Things... Tags 1930s, 1940s, Cathedral Heights, Piggly Wiggly, Wesley Heights 4 Comments
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