We have a TJ's about 5 miles from the house. I buy quite a bit from them but not everything. Your new store looks great! Ours isn't nearly that cool even though it's only a few years old.
What a GREAT location for a Trader Joe's! And I'm happy to hear that you finally have one. They aren't here in Canada but I always love visiting them when I'm in the US!
The closest Trader Joe's for us is in Everett, WA and I visit every time I'm south of the border. I wish we had one here!
October 14, 2012 at 12:34 AM
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Nice to see that they kept some flavor to the building instead of bulldozing and making another big box.....Great dried fruit and coffee, so might have a nice selection of tea? xox
Snap~ How clever! I love their take on the movie posters with a nod the the history of the building! I don't get to my TJ's often enough~ I saw in their Fearless Flyer, it's pumpkinmania right now with all their products! I need a trip! Happy Shopping :)
That is awesome. I love it when a store uses an existing building instead of building something new. And this one deserves to be preserved and used! We don't have one of those store where we live but I've heard the prices are good! Hugs!
This seems like something TJs would do, recyle an old theatre and keep up some of the decor. You should take an outside shot sometime too. So glad you got TJ. Their flowers can be wonderful deals, and there is so many interesting items to find if you have the time to look!
You have just taken me on a trip down memory lane! I used to live in Houston, in fact it's where I met my husband and the place where we were wed. Although I am not a native Houstonian, but a Chicagoan, I have many happy memories of your city. I do remember the Alabama theater, but only as a bookstore. I used to love to browse there. So glad it is being reused now. You will enjoy Trader Joe's! We don't have one here in Boise, but I have visited one in Portland and one in Phoenix.
I don't know how the towns/cities get along without Trader Joes!!! What a fun post for the day, Snap!! Hope you have a great week with lots of shopping!!
it is great to see that Trader Joe's is retaining some of the history with the posters. We have an ArtDeco building in my town. Have a wonderful week and thanks for stopping by my blog to say hi!
So, what's so important about this Trader Joe's?
It may be the only Trader Joe's located in an old movie theater!
The old Alabama Theater building was originally
constructed in the Art Deco and Streamline Moderne styles as a suburban theater.
The 739 seat theater opened on November 2, 1939 screening Man About Town starring Jack Benny.
The theater was closed in 1983 and was renovated as a retail bookstore.
After the bookstore closed, the building remained empty for several years.
Trader Joe's maintained some of the art deco features.
Take offs of movie posters are painted on the walls.
[Image]
Singing in the Grain
The Wizard of O's
[Image]
All Roads Lead to Trader Joe's
Houston, Problem Resolved
Trader Joe's Opening Celebration
The Best Little Storehouse in Texas
I spent more time looking at the posters on the walls than I did the food in the store.
I did come home with a small orchid.
When the crowds have thinned out, I'll go back and take more shots of the posters I missed
and do some shopping!
I think Trader Joe's did a fun job of maintaining some of the movie history of the building.
Thank you to Mary for hosting Mosaic Monday
and to the wonderful hosts of Our World.
Wishing you well and much joy!
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Close this window Jump to comment formSuch fun! Our Trader Joe's is just a regular store. It is wonderful that this new one kept some of the special features of this building.
October 13, 2012 at 7:44 PM
Fun posters!
October 13, 2012 at 8:12 PM
We have a TJ's about 5 miles from the house. I buy quite a bit from them but not everything. Your new store looks great! Ours isn't nearly that cool even though it's only a few years old.
October 13, 2012 at 8:12 PM
What a GREAT location for a Trader Joe's! And I'm happy to hear that you finally have one. They aren't here in Canada but I always love visiting them when I'm in the US!
October 13, 2012 at 8:51 PM
A great idea to keep the old movie theater motif. We're getting a Trader Joe's near my Denver home. It'll be completion for Whole Foods.
October 13, 2012 at 9:53 PM
The closest Trader Joe's for us is in Everett, WA and I visit every time I'm south of the border. I wish we had one here!
October 14, 2012 at 12:34 AM
Nice to see that they kept some flavor to the building instead of bulldozing and making another big box.....Great dried fruit and coffee, so might have a nice selection of tea? xox
October 14, 2012 at 3:20 AM
Snap~ How clever! I love their take on the movie posters with a nod the the history of the building! I don't get to my TJ's often enough~ I saw in their Fearless Flyer, it's pumpkinmania right now with all their products! I need a trip! Happy Shopping :)
October 14, 2012 at 5:13 AM
I love these posters! :)
Léia
October 14, 2012 at 5:37 AM
Trader Joe's is a neat store. Cool posters! We also have Trader Joe's here and a Wegman's that is even better.
October 14, 2012 at 5:58 PM
That sounds fun. Fun posters too. I've never been to a Trader Joe's. I'm glad the building is being used again. Pamela
October 14, 2012 at 7:05 PM
That is awesome. I love it when a store uses an existing building instead of building something new. And this one deserves to be preserved and used! We don't have one of those store where we live but I've heard the prices are good! Hugs!
October 14, 2012 at 7:35 PM
Ohmygosh, those a fabulous posters. I can see why you spent so much time looking at them.
October 14, 2012 at 7:45 PM
Trader Joe's is a new store to me and this one that has kept the theme of the original building has done an admiral job.
Judith
October 14, 2012 at 7:48 PM
Lucky you! The nearest Trander Joe's to me is 45 minutes away :(
And it's wonderful that they kept the charm of the old building!
::Jill
October 14, 2012 at 8:20 PM
I have heard bloggers talk about Trader Joes. It must be some kind of place. Alas, not in Ontario. Valerie
October 14, 2012 at 8:27 PM
Oh! I want a TJ's near me. :( I've heard so much about the store - closest one is approx 200 miles away.
Great job on the mosaics.
October 14, 2012 at 8:53 PM
Those posters are fabulous :-) I love Trader Joes myself! Now, if only we could get a Hobby Lobby! lol
big hugs,
Cheryl
October 14, 2012 at 9:14 PM
What a fun adaptation of the movie theme. I've never been to a Trader Joe's but I've heard a lot about them.
October 14, 2012 at 9:52 PM
This seems like something TJs would do, recyle an old theatre and keep up some of the decor. You should take an outside shot sometime too. So glad you got TJ. Their flowers can be wonderful deals, and there is so many interesting items to find if you have the time to look!
October 14, 2012 at 10:18 PM
That's just the kind of place I'd love to see. Thanks for sharing.
October 15, 2012 at 6:43 AM
You have just taken me on a trip down memory lane! I used to live in Houston, in fact it's where I met my husband and the place where we were wed. Although I am not a native Houstonian, but a Chicagoan, I have many happy memories of your city. I do remember the Alabama theater, but only as a bookstore. I used to love to browse there. So glad it is being reused now. You will enjoy Trader Joe's! We don't have one here in Boise, but I have visited one in Portland and one in Phoenix.
Big Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
October 15, 2012 at 6:52 AM
I wish we had one in Huntsville -- they're such fun stores! Lucky girl, you!! :)
October 15, 2012 at 7:58 AM
I have never been to a Trader Joes but I sure have enjoyed those poster pics! :)
October 15, 2012 at 9:18 AM
How cool! We've not got Trader Joe's yet, but we visited one in NYC that was nice, but so crowded!
October 15, 2012 at 10:40 AM
Those posters are just fantastic!
October 15, 2012 at 12:18 PM
Great movie posters. Our TJ'S is moving to a larger location but the parking will be worse. But that won't stop me....
October 15, 2012 at 12:36 PM
I don't know how the towns/cities get along without Trader Joes!!! What a fun post for the day, Snap!! Hope you have a great week with lots of shopping!!
October 15, 2012 at 3:19 PM
Great murals!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
October 15, 2012 at 3:33 PM
Wonderful murals and now you have a Trader JOe's ~ (A Creative Harbor)
October 15, 2012 at 6:21 PM
The posters are great.
October 15, 2012 at 7:29 PM
There's been discussion about a Trader Joe's opening in my town, but I have no idea what they even are!
October 15, 2012 at 8:33 PM
Interesting place for a grocery store! And nice that they kept some of the history of the building.
October 15, 2012 at 9:58 PM
it is great to see that Trader Joe's is retaining some of the history with the posters. We have an ArtDeco building in my town. Have a wonderful week and thanks for stopping by my blog to say hi!
October 15, 2012 at 11:37 PM
You are lucky to have such a charming Trader Joe in your vicinity. That's what we miss in the Netherlands.
October 16, 2012 at 3:15 AM
I'm sure I would love this Trader Joe's!
October 16, 2012 at 2:39 PM
lol, that was some really special posters :)
October 16, 2012 at 4:28 PM