Fred's Supervalu was Waverly's first supermarket was built in 1951 when customers could buy 3 qts. of strawberries for $1. The building at 1305 W. Bremer was replaced by the one on W. Bremer and 10th. This building was later used by furniture stores: Kaiser-Corson Home Furnishings, Groth Furniture, Sylvester's Furniture, and Bonzer's Beverage and Party Center, Miller TrueValu Hardware, Neighborhood Closet and presently [2025] Neighborhood Furniture. photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No. 01N0118
Comments:
Fred's Supervalu was Waverly's first supermarket was built in 1951 when customers could buy 3 qts. of strawberries for $1. The building at 1305 W. Bremer was replaced by the one on W. Bremer and 10th. This building was later used by furniture stores: Kaiser-Corson Home Furnishings, Groth Furniture, Sylvester's Furniture, and Bonzer's Beverage and Party Center, Miller TrueValu Hardware, Neighborhood Closet and presently [2025] Neighborhood Furniture. photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No. 01N0118