I stopped by today for a final farewell photo. Dominick's is closing
up shop for good in Chicago. Photos, Eric Rojas, Real Estate Broker
I'll miss the Dominick's Food Store at 5233 N Lincoln Avenue. Mostly because it was a nice store and a short walk from my house in Lincoln Square/ Ravenswood. With three young kids and lots of home cooking I'd be there a few times a week. The three year old new construction store was very pleasant to shop - and - eat at. I could literally get just about everything we need there on a weekly basis.
Less important is the fact I went to the original Dominick's store at this location as a kid. My grandparents lived directly behind the store. I drew "fast pitch" strike zones on the Dominick's wall off the alley and threw thousands of pitches.
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The shiny, but empty, store was full of employees today taking care of last minute closing tasks. One check-out lane was open. I was going to snap a few more photos of the store and some long time employees... but just could not bring myself to do it. I'd never make it as a photojournalist.
The store is so new it looked like getting ready to open a store rather then close it.
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Most importantly, people in our community are hopeful the many great Dominick's employees will find good jobs. We wish them well.
4 comments:
Really surprised this location was not purchased- especially being relatively new.
I agree. It's a very nice store and seems to be a good, busy location. It's a big store though, lots of overhead.
Yes it was a truly beautiful store...sadly it was the one I had to say goodbye to as a Dominicks employee on Dec.28, 2013...was there for 3 yrs...also a 14 yr. employee thru my journey with domicks.....going to miss a lot of my co-workers at this store and my past stores.....Its such a sad way to say goodbye...:(...But one last thing I would like to say is I wish everyone the Best of Luck...and God Bless each and everyone of us Former Dominicks Employees....
Thanks for the well wishes!
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