500-510 N Main
Burtrum Super Market ad, 1966
Burtrum Motors was all over North Main in the 60’s, it seems.
Safeway’s grand opening at this location, February 1, 1956. Click to expand
Safeway opened at this location on February 1, 1956. Mark Peterson was the manager, he would eventually buy Moonwink Grocery at 9th and NW J.
Safeway in Miami robbed at gunpoint on March 18, 1956.
A month and a half later, they would be robbed at gunpoint. It wouldn’t be the last time.
Safeway ad, 1961. Click to enlarge.
Safeway was a familiar site on North Main, along with Farrier’s on the other side of the road. Many a Boomer kid has memories of one or both places.