The first free-standing Publix store is for sale. Located on Central Ave in Winter Haven this was actually the second store, but as I said before, it was the first free-standing store in the chain (here's the first store). For the longest time the church across the street has owned the building, but it's now up for sale. (Sorry for the old/bad photo, it's all I had)

I've said for a while that Publix should buy this and restore it to the original condition from opening day, all those years ago.












Visitor Comments
Great idea. I would love to see that restored.
Posted by: JJ Jones | May 27, 2009 11:25 AM
It's sad when companies completely abandon their history. Mostly likely no one in corporate is even aware, or cares.
Posted by: David Parmet | May 28, 2009 3:50 PM