Highland Park Market
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Highland Park Market is a grocery chain based out of Manchester, Connecticut which operates 6 stores throughout Connecticut.
[edit] History
Highland Park Market has been a Manchester landmark for over 100 years. Originally constructed in 1886 by William White, Highland Park was already setting itself apart by selling "a carefully selected stock of dry and fancy foods."
John Devanney purchased the store in 1957 and incorporated it in 1960. All six of John's children helped out at the Market. The store had many additions and remodels, growing from 900 square feet to 16,000 square feet.
In October of 1976, Highland Park opened a store in Coventry which is owned and operated by Mary and David Miner, John's daughter and son-in-law.
In March, 1992, Highland Park Market of Glastonbury opened.
In December of 1993, Timothy J. Devanney bought out his 2 brothers and proceeded to open a Highland Park Market in Farmington in 1995, expanded the Manchester store again in 1985 (the space was already devoted to the bakery and deli departments), opened a store in Suffield in 2000 and sixth and most recent in South Windsor in 2005.
[edit] Awards & Recognitions
- In 1990, Timothy J. Devanney received the National Grocers Associations "Spirit of America" Award.
- In 1992, he received Connecticut Food Associations, Person of the Year award.
