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TOUR: Freed's Supermarket - Gilbertsville, PA

Freed's Supermarket Owner: James Freed Opened:  1953 Cooperative:  none (C&S supplied) Location:  2024 Swamp Pk, Gilbertsville, PA Photographed:  January 6, 2020 We're here in the small town of Gilbertsville, PA (population 4800) to tour this small independent supermarket that's kind of off the beaten path. The store is about 16,000 square feet, and is rather set back from the road . In fact, I wouldn't be too surprised if that building in front which I believe is now an antique store was the original Freed's Market, since this store has apparently been around since 1953. The store bears some similarities (especially outside) to 1950s-era ACMEs, but I don't believe this was ever actually an ACME. And notice that this decor is very similar to what we saw in Weaver Markets , but they are two different decor packages. Produce lines the first aisle with meat and deli on the back wall. Frozen foods and dairy are on the right side, with bread and chips in the fro...