I believe this Food Star replaced the one once located at the intersection of George Mason Drive and Columbia Pike in Arlington. Perhaps the interior of the old location was put in storage until the new location was found? That store also had odd roots -- it was an A&P until the early 80s and was briefly a Super Fresh before becoming a Food Star, IIRC.
Well, you know what, the original location moved into a former supermarket, so it's possible the fixture s from the very first spot were stored, and installed in the Toys R Us. That would mean they were stored for several years, though. Maybe? But that's a lot of foresight! My guess is they were scrapped or sold, and these "new" ones probably bought.
I just think it's fascinating how the suburbs have this element of adaptability and kind of under-the-radar change that a lot of critics don't seem to see.
I believe this Food Star replaced the one once located at the intersection of George Mason Drive and Columbia Pike in Arlington. Perhaps the interior of the old location was put in storage until the new location was found? That store also had odd roots -- it was an A&P until the early 80s and was briefly a Super Fresh before becoming a Food Star, IIRC.
I had thought that originally! But it actually looks like that was the old spot for their first location, which moved to Glebe Road, and is still there. This is their second location, which they didn't have before. This explains the first location's move: https://www.arlnow.com/2017/05/09/food-star-on-columbia-pike-to-close-later-this-month/
Ahh, got my timeline wrong. Interesting subject and I still can't believe the Toys R Us became a Food Star.
Well, you know what, the original location moved into a former supermarket, so it's possible the fixture s from the very first spot were stored, and installed in the Toys R Us. That would mean they were stored for several years, though. Maybe? But that's a lot of foresight! My guess is they were scrapped or sold, and these "new" ones probably bought.
I just think it's fascinating how the suburbs have this element of adaptability and kind of under-the-radar change that a lot of critics don't seem to see.