Archive for the ‘Safeway’
The Disappearing Mid-Century Modern Safeways
One of the mid-century modern “Marina”-style Safeways in the area will be disappearing. This one on Georgia Avenue and Reedie Drive in Wheaton, most likely from the 1960s, will be replaced with with a mixed-used development. The Marina name comes from the the first Safeway of this design on Marina Boulevard in San Francisco. ”Safeway stores [...]
Modern Snapshot: Safeway with Marina-Style Roof, Silver Spring
According to this detailed analysis of the different kind of mid-century modern Safeway store roof lines, I think this one at 116 W. University Blvd. in Silver Spring would classify as a Winged Marina, level arch. For more on the history of Safeway and the evolution of its store designs, check out groceteria.com.
