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Laurel Shopping Center Celebrates 70 Years!
(Photos courtesy of Capital Jewish Museum) When Laurel Shopping Center opened in November 1956, Giant Food was one of its original anchors. Remarkably, the store remains a fixture there nearly 70 years later—as does its classic neon sign. The Capital Jewish Museum’s archives include a fascinating collection of photographs documenting the Laurel Giant through the years. Among them are interior and exterior views from the "Fifteen Fabulous Days" grand opening, including the sto

Richard Friend
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