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A & P -- chain of grocery stores
A & P WEO ("Where Economy Originates") -- certain A & P stores in the 1970s and 1980s
AID Drug Stores -- 1960s and maybe before and/or after -- chain with many locations in the Baltimore area
All Star Dodge -- late 1970s to 1980s -- auto dealership on Baltimore National Pike opposite Westview Mall in Catonsville
Alpha Theatre -- movie theater on Frederick Road in Catonsville -- 1926 to late 1960s
Ameche's -- Baltimore-based chain of drive-in restaurants; 1950s and 1960s -- named for then-Baltimore Colts football player Alan Ameche but not founded by him
American Pizza -- carry-out pizza place on Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville: 1980s
Ames -- chain of large discount stores
Amy Joy Donuts -- 1950s to 1960s -- Had locations in Pikesville and Towson. Part of a regional chain.
Andy Svatey's Auto Fair -- 1960s to at least the 1980s -- used-car dealership in east Baltimore
Appliance & Kitchen Centers -- 1970s -- Had stores in Essex, Lutherville, and Perry Hall
Arrow Laundry -- 1914 to early 1950s -- Pulaski Street near Lanvale Street in Baltimore
Arrowsmith Farms Super-Thrift -- supermarket -- 1960s to 1970s -- in Randallstown and in Pasadena, Maryland
Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips -- restaurant, at least 3 locations in the Baltimore area, 1960s to 1970s
Arundel Ice Cream stores -- Sold hand-dipped ice cream, cakes and other bakery goods, chocolates, and each store had a soda fountain. 1920 to the 2010s -- locations included Mondawmin Mall in Baltimore, and the 700 block of Frederick Road in Catonsville.
Atlantic Wallpaper Center -- from 1974 to at least 1976 -- on Dogwood Road in Gwynn Oak/Woodlawn
Avalon Iron and Nail Works -- 1822 to 1868 -- on the Patapsco River at Avalon, a former village (the site of which is now part of Patapsco Valley State Park) near Catonsville. This factory produced iron rails for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and also was a major maker of nails (along with rails). The factory and surrounding Avalon village were destroyed in an 1868 Patapsco River flood.
Avalon Water Works -- 1906 into the 1920s -- This company supplied piped, running water to buildings in Catonsville, Ellicott City and Ilchester, from a spring located at the former Avalon village site about 3 miles southwest of downtown Catonsville.
Bagby Furniture Co. -- Furniture manufacturer and furniture store, 1879 to 1990, downtown Baltimore
Bamberger's -- department store. There was one in White Marsh Mall in the early 1980s.
Barry's -- men's clothing store -- in Towson Plaza -- from at least 1960 to at least 1970
B. Bugatch -- 1934 to 1980s; Baltimore-based chain of furniture stores, one of which was in Essex
B G & E Home Products & Services (later: BGE Home Products) -- stores that sold appliances, consumer electronics, etc. -- 8 stores, 1960s to 2002; predecessor stores go back to 1929
BEST (Best Products) - Catalog showroom store; 1960s to 1996; one in Gwynn Oak/Woodlawn
Big Valu -- 1963 to at least 1974; regional chain of grocery stores; some of these stores were originally Penn Fruit Co. stores
Bishop's Holiday House -- pets, toys, sporting goods -- 1950s to 1960s -- several stores including Towson Plaza, Dundalk, Reisterstown Road Plaza, Govans, Westminster
Bizmart -- chain of large office supply stores. One store was located briefly (1992 to 1993) in the Meadows Park Shopping Center on Security Boulevard west of Woodlawn Drive in Gwynn Oak/Woodlawn.
Blockbuster -- 1990 to 2010s -- national chain of video-rental stores -- one in Ingleside Shopping Center in Catonsville
Bloomin' Ice Cream Tree -- 4 locations as of 1972
Blums -- Department store in Baltimore, in business in 1930
Book Bag -- bookstore -- 1980s and 1990s -- in Cross Keys in Baltimore
Borders -- national chain of bookstores -- 1970s to 2011 -- included a store in Towson
Bo Vin Carpet Company -- carpet store -- late 1960s -- in Putty Hill Shopping Center in Parkville
Bradlees -- regional chain of large discount stores, 1980s to 1990s, there was one in Catonsville
Brager's -- downtown Baltimore department store in business by 1910 until 1929; merged with Eisenberg's in 1929 to become Brager-Eisenberg; ancestor of Brager-Gutman's
Brager-Eisenberg -- 1929 to 1959 -- Department store in downtown Baltimore, formed by the merger of Brager's and Eisenberg's; ancestor of Brager-Gutman's
Brager-Gutman's -- department store -- 1959 to 1970s -- several locations including downtown Baltimore and in Westview Shopping Center/Mall. Formed by the 1959 merger of Julius Gutman & Co. with Brager-Eisenberg.
Burger Chef -- chain of fast-food restaurants -- 1960s and 1970s -- several of them in Baltimore and vicinity, including in the 5200 block of Reisterstown Road in Batimore. An early-to-mid-1960s Burger Chef TV ad: "For just a nickel and a dime, you get: French-fried potatoes or a rich thick shake or the biggest 15-cent hamburger yet!"
Burke's Restaurant and Cafe -- 1934 to 2010 -- East Lombard Street at Light Street in downtown Baltimore
Cala Bros. -- early 1940s to at least 1975 -- Baltimore wholesale distributors of confections and tobacco products
Caldor -- chain of large discount stores, 1983 to late 1990s. Five locations in the Baltimore area, including Westview Mall
Calvert Rug -- 1941 to at least 1974 -- rug and carpet sales, carpet installation -- stores in Catonsville and in Towson Plaza Shopping Center
Candle Light Inn -- 1925 to 2014 -- restaurant -- Frederick Road at North Rolling Road in Catonsville.
Carino's Barber Shop - on Johnnycake Road in Gwynn Oak/Woodlawn. Later called Frank's Barber Shop, then Gentlemen's Quarters, then Frank's Hair Studio (the latter in the Inglewood Bazaar shopping center in the 1100 block of Ingleside Avenue.
Casual Corner -- chain of women's clothing stores, 1960s to 1990s. One store was in Westview Mall.
Catherines -- 1990s to 2020 -- chain of stores that sold plus-size women's clothing -- stores near Security Square Mall and in Governor Plaza.
Champ's Drive-In Restaurant -- 1957 to 1969 -- Baltimore National Pike at Ingleside Avenue in Catonsville
Channel Home Center ("Channel") -- 1979 to 1991 -- Hardware, lumber and home improvement store. At least one location -- on Belair Road in Nottingham.
C. H. Lear -- furniture manufactuer and furniture store in downtown Baltimore and also in Lutherville
Chrysler-Plymouth West (1970s to 1990s) -- Auto dealership; on Baltimore National Pike just east of Johnnycake Road in Gwynn Oak/Woodlawn
Circle One -- revolving rooftop restaurant atop Holiday Inn hotel building in downtown Baltimore, 1964 to at least 1978
Clay Crafts Creations -- ceramics supplies, on Belair Road in Baltimore, in business in 1972
Clothes Outlet -- clothing stores -- 1980s and 1990s -- stores in Timonium, Columbia, and Annapolis
Club Venus -- 1966 to 1979 -- Supper club where nationally-known singers, bands, and comedians performed -- in Perring Plaza in Parkville
C-Mart -- 1975 to 14 October 2008 -- three large discount stores with ever-changing mechandise selection, in Aberdeen, Forest Hill, and Joppa
Color Tile -- 1970s to 1990s -- tile store -- one on Baltimore National Pike at North Rolling Road in Catonsville
Colt Lanes (originally Johnny Unitas' Colt Lanes) -- 1961 into the 1980s -- chain of 8 bowling alleys in the Baltimore region -- original location was on Security Boulevard opposite the Social Security Administration headquarters
Consumers (also Consumers Distributing) -- catalog showroom stores; late 1950s to 1960s; at least two stores in the Baltimore area
Continental Jewels -- Jewelry store in Westview Mall, in business in 1975
Custom Savings Bank -- 1961 until 24 May 1993 -- in Baltimore (at Baltimore and Calvert Streets), Pikesville, and Towson
Danielle Bari Figure Salon -- chain of weight-loss & exercise salons; 1972 to 1980s; one in Catonsville
Davy Jones Locker -- chain of clothing stores generally for people in their 20s; from 1972 to 1980s; one was in Westview Mall.
Debra Barry -- women's clothing store -- 1960s and 1970s -- in the 4800 block of Roland Avenue in Baltimore
Defoe Ford -- auto dealership -- 1940s to 1960s -- 4600 block of Belair Road in Baltimore
Double "B" Carry Out -- carry-out restaurant at Lombard and Wolfe streets in Baltimore, 1970s.
"Drink Me" Pop Stop -- stores that sold soda pop in cases of 24 returnable bottles; 1972 to about 1975; 5 locations in Baltimore area.
Drugfair (originally Drug Fair) -- 1960s to 2009 -- Drugstores -- stores in Baltimore, Catonsville, Ellicott City, among others
Duff's, also Duff's Famous Smorgasbord -- chain of smorgasbord restaurants -- one in Westview Mall in Catonsville (this restaurant was in business from 1984 to 1990); one on Cromwell Bridge Road in Towson
E. D. Edwards -- shoe store, in business in 1956, at least two locations -- in Ingleside Shopping Center in Catonsville, and in downtown Baltimore
Edmondson Drive-In Theatre -- movie theater -- May 28, 1954 to November 17, 1991 -- on Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville
Edmondson Village Theatre -- movie theater -- June 3, 1949 to 1974 -- in Edmondson Village Shopping Center in west Baltimore
Eisenberg's -- department store in Baltimore, in business by 1910 until 1929; merged with Brager's in 1929 to become Brager-Eisenberg, one of the ancestors of Brager-Gutman's
E. J. Korvette ("Korvettes") -- chain of large department/discount stores -- 1960s to late 1970s
Emerson's -- steak house in a motel in Towson
Enchanted Forest -- Theme park in Ellicott City for youngsters and the young-at-heart -- From August 15, 1955 through 1995
Epstein's -- Baltimore-based chain of 5-and-10 stores; three stores in Baltimore
Equitable Bank -- 1982 to 1991 -- then the branches changed their name to Maryland National Bank
Equitable Trust Bank -- 1913 to 1982 -- had many branches. Later called Equitable Bank and then Maryland National Bank.
Erol's -- 1970s to 1990 -- chain of video-rental stores (started out selling color televisions) -- one in Ingleside Shopping Center in Catonsville
F & M -- chain of drugstores. There was one on Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville.
F. W. Woolworth Co. ("Woolworth's) -- chain of 5-and-10 stores. There was one in Ingleside Shopping Center in Catonsville.
Fallon & Helen -- furniture store
Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant -- 1970s to about 1990 -- national chain -- Baltimore-area locations included on East Monument Street in Baltimore, and in Golden Ring Mall in Rosedale
Fashion Bug -- women's clothing -- 1960s to 2012
Father's Gay Nineties -- restaurant specializing in ice cream and ice-cream sundaes -- 1970s and 1980s -- on Frederick Road in Catonsville, on York Road in Timonium, and in Bowie
1st National Grape Boutique -- "Fashions and paraphernalia" -- 1970s -- Harford Road at Taylor Avenue in Parkville
Flaming Pit, also known as Ordell Braase's Flaming Pit -- 1968 to 1990s -- restaurant and cocktail lounge, had live entertainment on weekends -- on York Road in Timonium. Owned by former Baltimore Colts player Ordell Braase.
Food-a-rama -- chain of supermarkets -- 1960 to 1985
Food Fair -- chain of grocery stores -- 1940s to 1969. One was in Westview Shopping Center in Catonsville. Food Fair stores became Pantry Pride stores in 1969.
40 West Volkswagen -- auto dealership -- from at least 1966 to at least 1985 -- 6600 block of Baltimore National Pike (Route 40 West) in Catonsville
Foto Hut -- Chain of drive-thru kiosks selling camera film, film developing, cameras, and camera supplies -- 1970s to 1990s
Fotomat -- Chain of drive-thru kiosks selling camera film, film develoing, flashbulbs, batteries, etc. -- 1970s to 2000s (decade)
Fox, also Fox Automotive -- 1960s to 2000s (decade) -- several car dealerships in the Baltimore area, selling Chevrolet, etc.
Fradkin Brothers Furniture Village -- 1960s-1990s; chain of furniture stores
Frank's Barber Shop -- on Johnnycake Road in Gwynn Oak/Woodlawn. In business from the 1950s to the 2000s (decade)under four different names. Originally called Carino's Barber Shop. Later called Gentlemen's Quarters and then Frank's Hair Studio.
Frank's Nursery & Crafts -- Chain of garden and craft stores, mid-1980s to 2004. There was one in Catonsville.
Frigate Book Store -- 1990s -- on Howard Street in Baltimore
Fun-N-Games -- Arcade -- 1975 to 1980s -- in Security Square Mall in Windsor Mill/Woodlawn
GA Stores -- grocery stores -- 1960s to 1970s
G. C. Murphy Co. -- "Murphy's"; chain of 5-and-10 stores; the last Murphy's closed in 1992
Garland's Gardens (also Garland's Garden Center) -- 1974-2007; in Gwynn Oak/Woodlawn on Ingleside Avenue just north of Johnnycake Road
G. E. M. (Government Employees Mart) -- 1960s to 1970s -- chain of membership department stores for government employees and their families.
Gentlemen's Quarters -- Two barber shops, both in Gwynn Oak/Woodlawn. Earlier (with one location): Carino's Barber Shop and Frank's Barber Shop.
Geppi's Comic World -- 1974 to 1990s -- chain of comic-book stores -- one in Harborplace in Baltimore
Giller's Grocery -- 1940s and 1950s -- Mosher Street at Kirby Lane in Baltimore
Gino's -- 1957-1982; regional chain of fast-food restaurants; founded by then Baltimore Colts football players Gino Marchetti and Alan Ameche with another partner; signature products were the Gino Giant, a large hamburger, and the Sirloiner, a sirloin-steak hamburger; first location was on North Point Road in Dundalk; expanded to over 300 locations from North Carolina to Maine. Slogan/jingle: "Everybody goes to Gino's, 'cause Gino's is the place to go!" Later: "Gino's ... only Gino's" Also sold chicken under a license from Kentucky Fried Chicken [KFC]; Marriott Corp. bought the chain in 1982 and renamed most of the locations Roy Rogers.
Golden Arm -- 1968 to March 17, 1995 -- Restaurant co-founded by Johnny Unitas (who at the time of founding was the Baltimore Colts' quarterback) -- in York Road Plaza in Towson.
Gordon's Booksellers (originally Gordon's Book Centers) -- from about 1950 to 1995 -- Baltimore-based chain -- one store was in Westview Mall in Catonsville; another at Kenilworth in Towson
Grand Rapids -- chain of furniture stores
Grant's (also W. T. Grant) -- 1960s to 1976 -- Chain of department stores. One was on Security Boulevard in Gwynn Oak/Woodlawn.
Grant City -- 1974 to 1976 -- Discount department store, bigger than a standard Grant's store -- in Chatham Mall in Ellicott City
Greetings & Readings -- books, greeting cards, gifts and more -- in Towson (1969 to 2004, small store), then in Hunt Valley Town Center (2005 to 2019, big store)
Gwynn Oak Amusement Park -- 1893 to 1973 -- a major amusement park for the Baltimore region.
Hahn Shoes (also Hahn's Shoes) -- 1920s to 1995 -- a store in Westview Mall in Catonsville; also on West Lexington Street in Baltimore, Golden Ring Mall, Eudowood Shopping Plaza, Reisterstown Road Plaza
Hamburgers -- 1850 to 1992 -- Baltimore-based chain of men's high-end clothing stores (also had women's clothes later)
Hammann Music -- 1921 to 1985 -- musical instruments, phonograph records, prerecorded tapes, music boxes, sheet music, other musical items. Four stores: Westview Mall in Catonsville (beginning in 1963); 200 block of North Liberty Street in Baltimore; Towson Plaza; Security Square Mall
Harley's -- 1940s to 1978 -- sandwich shops -- two in Baltimore and one in Catonsville.
Harmony Hut -- from at least 1973 to 1980s -- This chain sold phongraph records, prerecorded tapes, sheet music, consumer electronics -- in Security Square Mall and in The Mall in Columbia.
Haussner's -- one of Baltimore's better-known restaurants -- 1926 to October 6, 1999. Interior included many paintings; frequented by Baltimore dignitaries.
Hechinger -- 1970s to 1990s -- Chain of big-box stores selling hardware, home-improvement items, lawn and garden items (plants, seeds, fertilizer, etc). One was near Security Square Mall.
Hecht Co. -- "Hecht's"; chain of department stores. 1857 to 2006. Had a Baltimore store at Howard and Lexington streets, as did Hochschild Kohn, Hutzler's, and Stewart's
Heidelbach Co. --1950s to 1960s -- grocery on Frederick Road in Catonsville. Also sold wines and liquors with a store on Bloomsbury Avenue near Frederick Road in Catonsville.
Henry A. Knott Remodeling Company -- in business in 1972 -- in Woodlawn/Gwynn Oak
The Henry Animal Hospital -- 1950s to 1970s -- owned by veterinarian John F. Henry -- on Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville
Hess Shoes -- 1872 to 1999. Chain of 32 stores (in 1989), one at Edmondson Village Shopping Center (had a store window, "Hess Monkey Town", where one could watch live monkeys), and in Westview Mall (1968 to 1990s)
H. H. Gregg (or hhgregg) -- 2010 to 2017 -- consumer electronics, appliances, and furniture -- a store on Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville
Highland Furniture Co. -- Chain of at least 3 furniture stores, 1950s to 1960s (maybe later)
Hilton Court Pharmacy -- 1940s to 1960s -- chain of pharmacies in Baltimore
Hochschild, Kohn (often called "Hochschild's"); Baltimore-based chain of department stores; its Baltimore store was at Howard and Lexington Streets
Holiday Spas, also Holiday Fitness Club -- 1960s to 1980s -- chain with at least 5 locations in the Baltimore area: Catonsville, Dundalk, Glen Burnie, Rosedale, Towson. Also had several locations in the Washington, D.C. area.
Hot Shoppes -- chain of restaurants, May 1927 to December 2, 1999. Was originally a chain of drive-in restaurants (among the first of their kind), then evolved into family restaurants.
Hot Shoppes Jr. -- 1960s to 1970s -- Chain of fast-food restaurants: Hamburgers, French fries, Pappy Parker's fried chicken, milkshakes, etc. One was on Baltimore National Pike west of Johnnycake Road in Catonsville
House Beautiful Fabrics -- in Towson Plaza from 1959 to 1982
House of Nine (or House of 9) -- store specializing in women's clothing in small sizes (3 to 9) -- from at least 1968 to at least 1971 -- in Westview Mall in Catonsville
House of Sound -- consumer electronics (audio) -- from at least 1974 to at least 1981 -- in Catonsville on Kent Avenue near Baltimore National Pike opposite Westview Mall
Howard Johnson (sometimes called "HoJo") -- 1950s to 1990s -- National chain of motels and restaurants, often both together. There was a Howard Johnson motel and restaurant on Baltimore National Pike at Ingleside Avenue in Catonsville.
Hutzler's -- 1858 to 1990; Baltimore-based chain of nine department stores: Baltimore at Howard & Lexington Streets; Towson; Westview Mall; Eastpoint Mall; Southdale Mall [this location later moved to Harundale Mall]; Security Square Mall; Harford Mall; White Marsh Mall; and Salisbury Mall
Ingleside Dry Cleaners -- 1950s to 2000s (decade) -- on Ingleside Avenue just south of Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville
Isaac Benesch & Sons, also known as The Great House -- in business by 1910 -- Department store on North Gay Street in Baltimore
Jamie's -- women's clothing store -- from at least 1968 to at least 1970 -- in Westview Mall in Catonsville
Johnson Brothers (later, Johnson Brothers Radio & Television) -- From at least 1930 to at least 1980; consumer electronics store (TVs, radios, phonographs, etc.) -- Had a store on North Charles Street in Baltimore, then moved to the 200 block of West Saratoga Street by 1951, and later stores in Westview Mall in Catonsville (1969 to no later than 1973); Eastpoint Mall; Timonium Mall
J.S. Reed Piano Co. -- in business in the 1950s -- piano store in Baltimore
Julius Gutman & Co. -- 1877 to 1959 -- Department store in Baltimore; other stores included Westview Shopping Center in Catonsville, 1957 to 1959. In 1959, Julius Gutman merged with Brager-Eisenberg's to form Brager-Gutman's (which then continued in Westview Shopping Center, among other locations).
Karson's Inn -- from 1950 to about 2000 -- restaurant in Baltimore -- Holabird Avenue at Ponca Street
K. Katz and Sons -- Men's clothing -- Baltimore store in business by 1956.
Kash & Karry -- Supermarket -- 1980s to 1996. Several locations including Security Boulevard in Gwynn Oak/Woodlawn.
Kavanaugh's -- men's and boys' clothing -- from at least 1958 to at least 1999 -- in Westview Mall in Catonsville, Towson Plaza, Reisterstown Road Plaza, and on Fayette Street in Baltimore
King's Court -- Men's clothing "store within a store" located within Princess Shops stores.
Koester's (E.H. Koester Bakery) -- 1924 to February 15, 2019 -- Baltimore-based bakery made Koester's Twin Bread and other bakery products.
Korvettes (E.J. Korvette) -- late 1950s to late 1970s -- Chain of discount department stores, including one on Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville (store opened on 14 April 1966), one in Perring Plaza, and one in Governor Plaza in Glen Burnie.
Lafayette Radio Electronics -- 1960s to 1981 -- Consumer electronics, electronic parts, testing and maintenance equipment. One store was in the Rolling Road Plaza in Catonsville.
Lauer's -- in business by 1910 -- variety store on North Gay Street in Baltimore
Laumans Furniture Showroom -- from at least the 1980s to 2000s (decade) -- 8600 block of Belair Road at Silver Spring Road in Nottingham
L. B. 1-Hour Cleaners -- mid-1960s into the 1970s -- in Westview Shopping Center/Westview Mall in Catonsville, and on Erdman Avenue in Baltimore, among others -- known as Lord Baltimore Dry Cleaners from at least 1943 into the mid-1960s.
Lechters -- 1980 to 2001 -- housewares, especially kitchenware -- at least one store in the Baltimore area
Lerner Shops (later: Lerner Stores) -- 1950s to 1998 -- women's clothing. At least two locations: Parole Plaza in Glen Burnie and Westview Mall in Catonsville.
Levenson & Klein -- 1960s to 1990 -- Baltimore-based chain of furniture stores. One store was at Baltimore National Pike and North Rolling Road in Catonsville.
Levitz -- 1950s (in the Baltimore area) to 1999 -- National chain of furniture stores -- one was in Glen Burnie. Slogan: "You'll love it at Levitz"
Linda Lynn -- 1941 to 1991 -- Baltimore-based chain of women's clothing stores. Five stores, including in Westview Mall in Catonsville.
Lionel Kiddie City -- 1980 to 1993 -- Chain of toy stores. One store was on North Rolling Road in Windsor Mill/Woodlawn.
Litaker Ford -- 1960s to early 1970s; auto dealership in Catonsville on Baltimore National Pike across from Johnnycake Road; replaced Thorn Ford. Slogan: "We're young, but watch us grow!"
Little Tavern Shops -- 1930 to 2008 -- mostly carry-out restaurant "famous for hamburgers and coffee" -- at least 18 locations including Reisterstown Road in Pikesville. Slogan: "Buy 'em by the bag"
Loft's Candies -- 1940s to 1970s -- several stores including Westview Shopping Center/Westview Mall in Catonsville, and Towson Plaza
Lord Baltimore Dry Cleaners -- from 1921 into the 1970s. Stores in Westview Shopping Center in Catonsville (1957 to 1960s), and on Erdman Avenue in Baltimore, among others. Known as "L. B. 1-Hour Cleaners" from the mid-1960s onward. Not to be confused with Glyndon Lord Baltimore Cleaners, which was once part of this chain.
Luskin's -- 1948 to 1996 -- Chain of consumer electronics stores. Many stores, including in Gwynn Oak/Woodlawn, in Pikesville, and in Towson (overlooking the Baltimore Beltway on Cromwell Bridge Road). Slogan: "The cheapest guy in town!"
Malcolm's -- "bath and closet boutique" -- from at least 1968 to at least 1974 -- In Westview Mall in Catonsville and on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville
Mars -- supermarket chain based in Dundalk, Maryland -- 1943 to 2016. Several locations including in Dundalk and on Belair Road in Nottingham.
McCrory's -- 1920s-2002; chain of 5-and-10 stores.
Merry-Go-Round -- 1968 to 1996 -- Chain of mostly boutique clothing stores for teens and young adults; a few big warehouse-type stores as well. Based near Baltimore and had 536 stores in the U.S at the time of bankruptcy in 1996.
The News American -- 1964 to 27 May 1986; Baltimore newspaper; formed by a merger of the Baltimore News-Post with the Baltimore American in 1964; the Baltimore News-Post had been formed in 1936 though the merger of the Baltimore News and the Baltimore Post; the Baltimore News had begun in 1873 as the Evening News, and the Baltimore Post had begun in 1922 as the Baltimore Daily Post; the Baltimore American began in 1793 as the Maryland Journal and the Baltimore Advertiser
Meushaw's -- restaurant near Security Boulevard in Woodlawn, owned by Skip and Tutti Meushaw. Began in 1945 in Catonsville; moved to Woodlawn location about 1976.
Miles Shoes -- 1955 to 1960s -- in Ingleside Shopping Center in Catonsville
Montgomery Ward & Co. (later Wards) -- chain of department stores and catalog stores. Sold a huge variety of items. Had its own house brands: Airline, Power King, etc.
Monument Ford -- auto dealership -- 1966 to 1990s -- on Monument Street in Baltimore
Moore's Toys (also Moore's) -- from about 1959 to 1966 -- toy stores at Westview Shopping Center in Catonsville, Hillendale Shopping Center in Towson, Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie, Eastpoint Shopping Center in Dundalk, Northwood Shopping Center in Baltimore, and Mathews Street in Baltimore
Moran Motor Sales -- auto dealership -- 1970s to 1990s -- on Wilkens Avenue in Baltimore. Later renamed Major Motor Sales.
Morrell's -- from at least 1959 into the 1990s -- infants' and children's clothes -- in Westview Shopping Center/Westview Mall in Catonsville
Murphy's (G.C. Murphy Co.) -- 1940s to 1990s -- variety store; discount department store. There was a location in Westview Shopping Center/Westview Mall (1957 to 1990s)
Murphy's Mart -- Discount department store, larger than an ordinary Murphy's store -- 1960s to 1960s -- in Perring Plaza and in Timonium Shopping Center, among others
Music Man Oldies -- 1980s to 2000s (decade) -- Bought and sold old phonograph records and CDs, especially old hit songs and hit albums. On Ingleside Avenue south of Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville.
Music World (also Stringer Music World) -- From at least 1968 to at least 1976 -- Sold musical instruments, phonograph records, prerecorded tapes, sheet music. In Westview Mall in Catonsville and also on York Road in Lutherville, Reisterstown Road Plaza, and Patterson Village Shopping Center.
National Hardware Super Mart (also: National Hardware Mart) -- from at least 1956 to at least 1963 -- in Ingleside Shopping Center in Catonsville.
NationsBank -- 1994 to 1999 -- many branches, formerly Maryland National Bank
Pace Membership Warehouse -- 1983 to 1989 -- membership warehouse store on Woodlawn Drive in Woodlawn/Gwynn Oak, part of a national chain -- some Pace stores were rebranded as Sam's Club while others closed in 1989
Pantry Pride -- From 1970 into the 1980s -- chain of grocery stores, formerly Food Fair -- one was in Westview Mall in Catonsville
Pappy's -- 1970 to 1980s; Baltimore-based chain of restaurants, specializing in pizza and beer. Also sold "Steamship Roast Beef" sandwiches and French fries. One location was on Baltimore National Pike in the parking lot of Ingleside Shopping Center. Had a fireplace, and a room downstairs where birthday parties for kids were held.
Patricia Stevens School of Modeling/School of Self Development -- from at least 1959 into the 1980s -- in Westview Mall in Catonsville (beginning in 1971), also in Eastpoint Mall, and on West Lexington Street in downtown Baltimore (1950s to 1970s).
Penn Fruit -- 1950s to 1963; regional chain of grocery stores; one was in the Charing Cross Shopping Center on Baltimore National Pike west of Baltimore.
Penny's Plain 'n' Fancy Donuts -- Donut shop -- 1980s and 1990s -- on Woodlawn Drive in Gwynn Oak/Woodlawn
Peters & Cunat -- from at least 1957 to at least 1963 -- TV and radio repair -- on Bloomsbury Avenue near Frederick Road in Catonsville
Phil Kolodner Jr. -- from at least 1963 into the 1990s -- men's clothing store -- on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville
Pie Five Pizza -- 2010s to 2019 -- restaurants specializing in personal custom-made pizzas produced in five minutes -- in Governor Plaza in Glen Burnie and Nottingham Commons in Nottingham/White Marsh. The chain exited Maryland in 2019.
Pixie Shoppes -- Pizza -- 1950s to 1970s -- 15 stores in Baltimore and vicinity in 1965
Planet Music -- Sold phonograph records and prerecorded tapes -- 1980s to 1990s -- in Westview Mall in Catonsville
Pops Discount Toys -- 1960s -- in Catonsville in the 1100 block (east side) of North Rolling Road north of Baltimore National Pike, and in Baltimore in the 500 block of East Belvedere Avenue at York Road
Pressman Brothers Grocery -- 1940s to early 1960s -- 2200 block of Edmondson Avenue in Baltimore
Price Club -- Membership warehouse store -- mid-1980s to mid-1990s -- one on Woodlawn Drive in Gwynn Oak/Woodlawn
Price Is Right -- Sold 8-track audio tapes and equipment -- in business in 1972 -- on Eastern Avenue in Baltimore
Princess Shops -- women's clothing (and men's clothing in their King's Court department) -- at least 9 locations including five in Baltimore; Westview Mall in Catonsville; Parkville, Bel Air; Westminster
Read's -- 1850s to 1980s; Baltimore-based chain of drugstores; prior to 1987, these were among the few stores open in Baltimore on Sundays because of the "blue laws". Slogan: "Run right to Read's. Drug stores worthy of your confidence."
Record Theatre -- late 1970s to early 2000s; regional chain of music stores; very large stores; its one Baltimore-area location was on Liberty Road in Lochearn; sold phonograph records, tapes, CDs, audio accessories, sheet music)
Reindeer Shoppes -- soft ice cream cones; sundaes, milkshakes, etc. -- 1960s -- on Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville. Owned by Mr. Ragan M. Doub
Remington's -- from about 1908 to 2000s (decade) -- small chain of bookstores in metro Baltimore, including at Charles and Mulberry Streets
Revco -- 1956 to 1997 -- national chain of drugstores, including several in metro Baltimore
Robert Hall -- 1950s to 1977 -- national chain of family clothing stores -- Baltimore-area locations included on Edison Highway in Baltimore; York Road (Govans area) of Baltimore; Baltimore National Pike at North Rolling Road in Catonsville; also in Security Square Mall; Essex; Glen Burnie
Roy Rogers -- 1982 to early 2000s; chain of fast-food restaurants
S & H Green Stamps -- 1960s to 1980s -- chain of stores where one could buy household items by submitting books of S & H Green Stamps issued as a premium by other merchants.
Savon Gas (or $avon Ga$) -- 1960s to 1980s -- gasoline station on Baltimore National Pike near Winters Lane in Catonsville
Schmidt Ford Sales -- Reisterstown Road in Baltimore -- 1960s to 1980s
Schreiber's -- 1940s to 1960s - Baltimore-based chain of grocery stores; 3 stores in Baltimore
Scott's Home & Garden Center -- 1970s to mid-1980s -- regional chain -- one store was on Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville. In the mid-1980s, Baltimore-area Scott's stores became Frank's Nursery & Crafts stores.
Seasons' Four -- from at least 1971 to at least 1984 -- phonograph records and prerecorded tapes -- in Ridgely Plaza in Lutherville, Forest Plaza in Parole/Annapolis, Free State Mall in Bowie
Sewell's Orchards -- From the 1940s to the early 1980s -- A store selling apples, peaches, and pears from the surrounding orchards; also honey, jellies, and candy. On Oakland Mills Road in Columbia (their address was Ellicott City before the first Columbia post office opened in 1967).
Silbers -- 1907 to 1979 -- chain of bakery stores. More than 30 locations including in Westview Shopping Center/Westview Mall in Catonsville
Shaivitz -- 1890 to 1991; Baltimore-based chain of furniture stores; locations in south Baltimore, north Baltimore (Hamilton), Arnold, Towson, Essex, and Catonsville (the last Shaivitz store to close). Slogan: "Shaivitz, the furniture people"
Shakey's -- chain of pizza restaurants -- 1960s to 1980s in the Baltimore area, but Shakey's was pretty much a national chain back then. Now it has restaurants only on the U.S. West Coast and in a few other countries, such as the Philippines.
Shofer's -- 1914 to 2021 -- furniture store in the 900 block of South Charles Street in the Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore.
Shop 'n Save -- chain of supermarkets -- 1960s to 1970s -- two Baltimore stores, two Parkville stores, plus stores in Dundalk and Glen Burnie
Shoppers Fair -- discount department store -- 1950s and 1960s -- Baltimore
Sominthy's -- restaurant -- 1958 to 1969 -- Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville
Spice Box -- women's clothing store -- from at least 1968 to at least 1981 -- in Westview Mall in Catonsville and in the 5900 block of York Road
Spivak's Grocery -- 1940s and 1956s -- Monroe Street at Lanvale Street in Baltimore
Stansbury Hi-Fi (in the 1950s), Stansbury Stereo -- four stores selling consumer electronics -- 1950 to 1996. Stansbury Stereo Upstairs in Timonium was a second-floor walk-up store.
State Office Supply -- 1975 into the 1990s -- store that sold office supplies -- in Westview Mall in Catonsville
Stereoland -- consumer electronics (audio) -- 1970s -- Ingleside Shopping center in Catonsville, Towson Plaza Shopping Center, Eastpoint Shopping Center, 200 block of North Charles Street in Baltimore
Stewart's -- 1901 to 1982 -- Baltimore-based chain of department stores; Baltimore store was at Howard and Lexington Streets (1901 to 1978); other stores were in Reisterstown Road Plaza (1962 to 1982); in Westview Mall in Catonsville (1969 to 1982); in Timonium Mall (1969 to 1982) and in Golden Ring Mall in Rosedale (14 October 1974 to November 1982).
Stringer Music World (also Music World) -- from at least 1968 to at least 1976 -- sold musical instruments, phonograph records, prerecorded tapes, sheet music. In Westview Mall in Catonsville and on York Road in Lutherville, Reisterstown Road Plaza, and Patterson Village Shopping Center
Stu Berger Oldsmobile -- auto dealership -- from at least 1974 to 2004 -- on York Road in Towson
Suburban Federal Savings Bank -- 2004 to 2009 -- Ingleside Avenue in Catonsville and Race Road in Rosedale, among other branches. Failed in 2009 and taken over by Essex Bank.
Sunny's Surplus (also Sunny's Great Outdoors) -- 1948 to 2008 -- chain of stores in the Baltimore area that sold surplus military items, camping equipment -- stores in Baltimore, Dundalk, Elkridge, Towson, and later Annapolis and Westminster
Super Jet Market -- Grocery store -- 1960s to 1970 -- East Chase Street in Baltimore
Super Pride Groceries -- 1970 to 1990 -- Chain of 7 stores, all in Baltimore
The Answer -- 1988 into the 1990s -- a chain of stores that sold large-size clothing at a discount -- in Westview Mall in Catonsviile by 1994. Slogan: The Answer -- Large Sizes For Less
The Card Game -- in business in 1975 -- greeting cards -- in Westview Mall in Catonsville
The Dugout Restaurant -- 1950s to 1970s -- in Edmondson Village Shopping Center in west Baltimore
The Hardware Fair -- 1950s to 1980s -- local chain of hardware stores -- one in Westview Shopping Center/Mall in Catonsville
The Hub -- clothing store -- in business in 1910 -- Baltimore Street at Charles treet in Baltimore
The Magic Pan -- 1970s to early 1990s -- restaurant specializing in crepes -- one restaurant was in Columbia
The Meat Center -- 1964 to 1980 -- on Old Frederick Road opposite Ingleside Shopping Center in Catonsville
The News American -- 1964 to May 27, 1986 -- Baltimore newspaper
Thom McAn -- mid-1950s to mid-1990s -- national chain of shoe stores -- one was on Baltimore National Pike near St. Agnes Lane west of Baltimore
Thomas' Pilgrim House (also Tom Early's Pilgrim House) -- Furniture store -- 1970s to 1990s -- in Towson Town Center, later on York Road in Cockeysville
Thorn Ford -- Auto dealership -- from at least 1954 to at least 1965; car dealer in Catonsville on Baltimore National Pike across from Johnnycake Road. Replaced by Litaker Ford.
Tom Early's Pilgrim House (also Thomas' Pilgrim House) --1970s to 1990s -- furniture store in Towson Town Center, later moved to York Road in Cockeysville
Tommy Tucker -- Baltimore-based chain of 5-and-10 stores -- from at least 1934 to at least the 1970s -- a store in Edmondson Village Shopping Center in Baltimore.
Top Value -- 1960s; chain of stores where one could buy household items (dinnerware, clocks, radios, cameras, etc) by submitting books of Top Value stamps issued by other merchants as a premium. Customers would first paste the stamps into special Top Value books, then redeem the books.
Topps -- chain of discount department stores -- from about 1966 to at least 1973 -- One store was on Baltimore National Pike near Nuwood Drive in Catonsville.
Toy Barn -- chain of large toy stores, shaped like barns. From at least 1963 to at least 1974 -- Five locations in Baltimore and vicinity in 1963; six in 1974.
Tuerkes -- Maryland-based chain selling leather goods -- 1901 to about 1993 -- stores in Baltimore; Westview Mall in Catonsville; Security Square Mall; Eastpoint Mall; Towson Town Center; White Marsh Mall
Tweeter -- consumer electronics stores -- 1996 to 3-December-1998. Four stores including in Catonsville and in Timonium.
Two Guys -- 1946 to 1982 -- national chain of discount department stores -- stores in Baltimore, Dundalk, Glen Burnie, and Towson
Up, Up and Away Boutique -- 1970s -- in Pleasant Plains Shopping Center on Taylor Avenue in Towson.
Valu Food -- Baltimore-based chain of supermarkets -- 1950s to 1970s.
Varsity Drive-In -- fast-food restaurant -- 1951 to 1965 -- north side of Baltimore National Pike west of Johnnycake Road in Catonsville.
Waccamaw, Waccamaw's HomePlace -- Early 1990s to 2001 -- a store on Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville.
Waldenbooks -- national chain of bookstores -- 1980s to 2010 -- one store was in Security Square Mall in Windsor Mill/Woodlawn.
W. Bell & Co. -- catalog showroom store -- 1970s to early 1990s -- a store on Security Boulevard in Gwynn Oak/Woodlawn.
Westview Cinemas -- 1-June-1965 to 29-May-1997. Complex of 10 movie theaters, started as just one. On Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville.
Westview Dodge -- auto dealership -- 1960s to late 1970s -- across from Westview Shopping Center/Westview Mall in Catonsville.
Westview Federal Savings and Loan Assocation -- 1922 to 1999 -- On Ingleside Avenue in Catonsville; also on Race Road in Rosedale (1980s onward).
Westview Pharmacy -- late 1950s to 1990s -- in Westview Shopping Center/Westview Mall in Catonsville.
Whelan's Drug Store (Whelan Drug) -- from at least 1934 to at least the 1970s -- in Edmondson Village Shopping Center and on 44th Street in Baltimore.
White Coffee Pot -- restaurant/coffee shop -- 1932 to 1993. Many locations, including Westview Shopping Center in Catonsville from the late 1950s to at least 1968.
White Coffee Pot Jr. -- Fast-food restaurant. 1960s and 1970s. Several locations.
White Tower Hamburgers -- restaurant -- 1930s to 2004. Many locations including North Howard Street and also Erdman Avenue in Baltimore.
Woolco -- 1970s to 1983 -- discount department store, bigger than a standard Woolworth's store.
Woolworth (also F.W. Woolworth Co., Woolworth's) -- national chain of 5-and-10 stores -- 1940s to 1997 -- store locations included Ingleside Shopping Center in Catonsville, and Security Square Mall.
W. T. Grant Co. -- "Grant's" -- 1960s to 1976 -- chain of discount department stores. One store was on Security Bouldevard in Gwynn Oak/Woodlawn
Yogurt Tree -- 1980s to 1990s -- in Security Square Mall in Windsor Mill/Woodlawn
York Steak House -- 1970s to 1990s -- at least two locations: one in Westview Mall and one in Security Square Mall.
Young's -- men's clothing store -- from 1946 to at least the 1980s -- in Ingleside Shopping Center in Catonsville, in Pikesville, and in the Loch Raven area
Zayre -- discount department store -- 1970s to 1990s -- one store was about a half mile west of Baltimore on Baltimore National Pike

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