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The iconic 1950's "Adelphi" sign at Adelphi Shopping Center,
Adelphi, Maryland.
The
Adelphi Shopping Center, is located in the
2500-2600 block of University Boulevard E.,
Adelphi,
Maryland. It is home to the longest continuously operating
location of
Jumbo Food Store /
Shoppers Food Warehouse and the
original
Ledo Restaurant. The center, constructed by
Brill and Peck Co., cost $750,000 and opened on August 20, 1953
with four storefronts that contained a drug store, delicatessen,
hardware, and dry cleaners.<ref> </ref> In 1955, the
original "Ledo's," a favorite traditional spot for pizza catering
to
University of Maryland sports fans
and brought to national prominence by
The Oprah
Winfrey Show, opened.<ref> </ref><ref>
</ref> The
Jumbo Food Store was
added to the center in 1958. The center is currently managed by
Alvin Peck Company, Inc.
References
External
links
Adelphi
Shopping Center official website Ledo Restaurant official
website
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