Do You Remember Before Papa Joe's Wrap Shack?

This week's location to get your wheels turning is Papa Joe's Wrap Shack in Bristol.

Businesses come and go in every state and town. But how far back can you remember? Papa Joe's Wrap Shack, located on Hope Street in Bristol, has been around for a few years. If the name didn't give it away already, Papa Joe's is widely known for it's delicious and unique wraps served with crunchy chips among other items on the menu. But think further back and try to remember what other businesses inhabited this location that you may have frequented in past decades. Post your memories in the comments section below.

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Do You Remember Before Citizens Bank in Bristol?

This week's location to get your wheels turning is Citizens Bank in Bristol.

Businesses come and go in every state and town. But how far back can you remember? Today there is a small Citizens Bank branch located on the corner of Hope and State Streets. This Citizens Bank noticible because it is one of few that does not offer a drive up ATM, and has unique architecture for its location in the historic district. But think further back (maybe even "way" back) and try to remember what other businesses inhabited this corner spot or locations further down the strip that you may have frequented in past decades. Post your memories in the comments section below.

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Do You Remember What Businesses Inhabited this Building?

This week's location to get your wheels turning is located at 200 Gooding Ave. in Bristol.

Businesses come and go in every state and town. But how far back can you remember? For about a year, the building that sits at on the corner of 200 Gooding Ave., in Bristol (facing Gooding Avenue) has been closed. Outside, a sign still hangs from the top of the building giving up its most recent business use, and inside there appears to be tables, chairs and a full bar, yet the former business has not opened its doors to a customer in nearly a year. Close your eyes and think further back and try to remember what businesses inhabited this location that you may have frequented in past decades. Post your memories in the comments section below. In addition to your memories, tell us what type of new business you think should open and would …

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Do You Remember What Businesses Inhabited this Building?

This week's location to get your wheels turning is a vacant building located on Main Street in Warren.

Businesses come and go in every state and town. But how far back can you remember? Today, the building that sits at 840 Main St., (located accross the street from Warren Family Practice) in Warren is vacant. The parking lot has been empty for about a year, and the brush is beginning to become overgrown. But think further back and try to remember what businesses inhabited this location that you may have frequented in past decades. Post your memories in the comments section below. This week, in addition to your memories, tell us what type of new business you think should move in to this vacant property.

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Do You Remember Before Ace Hardware?

This week's location to get your wheels turning is Ace Hardware in Bristol.

Businesses come and go in every state and town. But how far back can you remember? Ace Hardware, located in the Gooding Avenue plaza in Bristol, sells everything from lawnmowers to nuts, bolts, and house paint. This hardware store also makes duplicate keys, does propane refills and repairs for windows. But think further back and try to remember what other businesses inhabited this location that you or your parents may have frequented in past decades. Post your memories in the comments section below. 

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Do You Remember Before Metro Diner?

This week's location to get your wheels turning is Metro Diner in Warren.

Businesses come and go in every state and town. But how far back can you remember? Metro Diner moved in to town exactly three years ago, on August 1, 2008. The Diner, located at 440 Child St., in Warren, is well known for their delicious breakfast dishes and their "Pancake Challenge" where customers are dared to eat three huge pancakes to get their five seconds of fame and their meal for free. But think further back and try to remember what other businesses inhabited this location that you or your parents may have frequented in past decades. Post your memories in the comments section below. 

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Do You Remember Before 'Not Your Average Joe's'?

This week's location to get your wheels turning is the new bar, Not Your Average Joe's, in Warren.

Businesses come and go in every state and town. But how far back can you remember? Not Your Average Joe's is a new sports bar in Warren. The bar, located at 275 Child St., opened in the beginning of July and offers Karaoke night on Thursdays and live bands on Fridays. But think further back and try to remember what other businesses inhabited this location that you may have frequented in past decades. (Hint: If you read our story on Not Your Average Joe's, we've given you the location's most recent inhabitant prior to the bar as a freebie) Post your memories in the comments section below.

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Do You Remember Before Jacky's Galaxie?

This week's location to get your wheels turning is Jacky's Galaxie in Bristol.

Businesses come and go in every state and town. But how far back can you remember? Jacky's Galaxie is an Asian restaurant and sushi bar conveniently located on the Metacom Avenue strip. Today, Jacky's offers a casual dining and bar atmosphere in addition to a banquet room for holidays and parties. But think further back and try to remember what other businesses inhabited this location that you may have frequented in past years. Post your memories in the comments section below.

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Do You Remember Before Jaide Salon?

This week's location to get your wheels turning is Jaide Salon in Bristol.

Businesses come and go in every state and town. But how far back can you remember? Today, Jaide Salon is located at 709 Metacom Ave., in Bristol, right on the corner of Tupelo Street. Founded in 2006, this salon takes walk-ins and appointments and caters to men, women and children and specializes in cuts and colors. But think further back and try to remember what other businesses inhabited this location that you may have frequented in past decades. Post your memories in the comments section below.

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Do You Remember Le Central?

This week's location to get your wheels turning is the Le Central in Bristol.

Businesses come and go in every state and town. But how far back can you remember? Today, Le Central is a local restaurant with a foreign taste (in a good way). Located on Hope Street in the heart of downtown Bristol, Le Central offers a French style menu and is open daily for lunch and dinner. But think further back and try to remember what other businesses inhabited this location that you or your parents may have frequented in past decades. Post your memories in the comments section below. 

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Mrs. B

2:24 pm on Wednesday, June 29, 2011

You're right, all those stores were there. I just choose to remember the 5 & 10. :)   more ›