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Look Back: Pictures from the Old Flotkens Supermarket

The building that will soon house Shane Co. was a grocery story until 1985. See some historical pictures from those days. Richard Simmons was among the celebrities to pass through the doors.

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We asked Mike Flotken for permission to run some of his historic photos of Flotkens supermarket when it was housed in the Olivette store at 9643 Olive Boulevard — the store that is being renovated for a Shane Co. jewelry store that is moving from Brentwood.

RELATED: Brentwood Shane Co. to Move to Olivette

Enjoy the look back and let us know if you have any memories of the store. Here's a link to Mike Flotken's website with more history and memories of the store.

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