If you remember returnable soda bottles you will understand the title of the site, Did You Bring Bottles, and are sure to enjoy its contents. Depending on where you lived during this era, you probably remember A&P (Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company) stores in the East or the ever popular Safeway stores in the West.

This is David Gwynn’s personal Web site, so it is not connected with or owned by any supermarket chain. It has information on many of the grocery stores that you will remember including Kroger, Lucky Stores, Colonial Stores, IGA, Piggly Wiggly, Vons, and Save-Mart, The site is filled with photos of these old stores as well as timelines and history. Proceed with caution. This site might make you nostalgic for these old stores, the wooden floors, the personal service, and even the returnable bottles.