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Here's a Real Blast from the Past: 1957 Woolworth's Lunch Menu
Reaganite Republican ^ | April 8, 2011 | Reaganite Republican

Posted on 04/08/2011 2:57:25 AM PDT by Reaganite Republican


Couple years before my time, but I sure remember eating there and similar places back in the sixties.  
I also recall when prices were in this vicinity, too... back when a dollar was a dollar:


One time when I was about twelve, just walking through the isles of Woolworth's with my buddy for what I don't remember... 
I found a $20 bill on the floor.

There was nobody around, so I kept it... a lot of money to a kid who mowed lawns for like $3 apiece. 

BUT, I insisted my friend take half, 'cuz he was there providing luck... then we spent it on 100+ packs of Topps baseball cards lol...




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1 posted on 04/08/2011 2:57:30 AM PDT by Reaganite Republican
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To: Reaganite Republican

Wow...thanks for posting this. I remember going to the movies and Woolworth’s was across the street. We’d go there for a cherry coke and fries.


2 posted on 04/08/2011 3:01:43 AM PDT by Giddyupgo
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To: Giddyupgo

They were genius... not too many could shop there long without succombing to the smells, imo that’s why the counter ran down the side of the store, not separated like Target or IKEA’s, for instance... they know what they were doing for a while, but time passed them by- I think K-Mart did them in in the 70s


3 posted on 04/08/2011 3:04:32 AM PDT by Reaganite Republican
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To: Reaganite Republican
Now I have a serious hankering for an Isaly's BBQ chipped chopped ham sangwich.


4 posted on 04/08/2011 3:18:52 AM PDT by mylife (OPINIONS ~ $ 1.00 HALFBAKED ~ 50c)
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To: Reaganite Republican

There was a Woolworth’s in Big Town mall in Mesquite. I spent many a happy moment at their counter as a kid.


5 posted on 04/08/2011 3:20:15 AM PDT by BigCinBigD (Northern flags in South winds flutter...)
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To: mylife

I looked at that menu and wondered, what ever happened to ham salad? Not enough ham salad these days.


6 posted on 04/08/2011 3:24:37 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: Reaganite Republican
Oh... I remember very well mowing lawns for $3 and $5 dollars for a corner lot.

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7 posted on 04/08/2011 3:25:04 AM PDT by expatguy (Support "An American Expat in Southeast Asia" - DONATE)
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To: mylife

I heard that Isaly’s chipped chopped ham is still available? But is it a regional brand?


8 posted on 04/08/2011 3:25:12 AM PDT by Daisyjane69 (Michael Reagan: "Welcome back, Dad, even if you're wearing a dress and bearing children this time)
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To: Reaganite Republican

Ben Franklin in Pompton Lakes, NJ, used to have a lunch counter. Well, before the fire.


9 posted on 04/08/2011 3:27:47 AM PDT by PieterCasparzen (Huguenot)
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To: Daisyjane69; mylife

It originated in Pittsburgh... and I just found where you can get it:

http://www.isalys.com/deli-and-dairy-products/where-to-buy/


10 posted on 04/08/2011 3:29:39 AM PDT by Reaganite Republican
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To: Daisyjane69

Yes, you can still get it in Ohio, Western Pa and WV.

I think it is also avail online, but not prechopped.
Its that fine fine chopped ham and BBQ that is just irresistible.


11 posted on 04/08/2011 3:31:00 AM PDT by mylife (OPINIONS ~ $ 1.00 HALFBAKED ~ 50c)
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To: 9YearLurker
Yeah, you never see that anymore.

Here is a menu from isalys. date unknown


12 posted on 04/08/2011 3:33:57 AM PDT by mylife (OPINIONS ~ $ 1.00 HALFBAKED ~ 50c)
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To: PieterCasparzen

I remember being there as a kid! My town (Gillette) had a McCrory’s with a lunch counter and those greasey cheeseburger’s with fries were the best!


13 posted on 04/08/2011 3:34:14 AM PDT by capydick (''Life's tough.......it's even tougher if you're stupid.'')
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To: Reaganite Republican; mylife

Thanks, that explains why the name sounds familiar to me. I get that whole “food from home” thing.

When I left my vacation in Cleveland to return to St. George, UT, I had a half-dozen or so packages of frozen Kahn’s All Beef hotdogs in my carry on luggage.

heh...


14 posted on 04/08/2011 3:36:35 AM PDT by Daisyjane69 (Michael Reagan: "Welcome back, Dad, even if you're wearing a dress and bearing children this time)
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To: Reaganite Republican

Yup.
I was just about to post that.

There are still a few of the old restaurants around, and I often find the ham/BBQ sauce in the local grocery’s


15 posted on 04/08/2011 3:37:27 AM PDT by mylife (OPINIONS ~ $ 1.00 HALFBAKED ~ 50c)
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To: mylife

I saw it in an IGA in Ohio I know, but that link is to a list of stores, some states have it all over the place


16 posted on 04/08/2011 3:37:41 AM PDT by Reaganite Republican
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To: Daisyjane69

Oh Lord! the food back there!


17 posted on 04/08/2011 3:39:17 AM PDT by mylife (OPINIONS ~ $ 1.00 HALFBAKED ~ 50c)
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To: Daisyjane69

My mom lives there still, I had a couple Khan’s dogs not that long ago- she made her pigs in a blanket with em


18 posted on 04/08/2011 3:39:59 AM PDT by Reaganite Republican
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To: Reaganite Republican

I know I have bought it at Giant Eagle


19 posted on 04/08/2011 3:41:02 AM PDT by mylife (OPINIONS ~ $ 1.00 HALFBAKED ~ 50c)
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To: mylife

Pimento cheese spread has disappeared too.

‘Goose liver’ is the sort of thing you’d see more in England, I think I missed it’s time here completely.


20 posted on 04/08/2011 3:42:40 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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