Thank to Michael L. for sending in more photos and news about the Sea Isle City and Beach Haven Acmes...
Sea Isle is in a slow process of drying and rebuilding. However blocked storm drains keep its entrance, and interior, precariously close to flood stage. Beach Haven is awaiting demolition. Acme recently purchased the surrounding land and will build a 30,000 sq ft plus store that is hoping for a May 2013 grand opening. It will have to follow a fast timetable as there has been little accomplished at the Beach Haven store, other than its gutting. There is no other supermarket on Long Beach Island and there are only a few small convenience stores currently open. 2 CVS stores in Ship Bottom might be serving as the community's one-stop center. All Wawas are closed, including 7/11. The area around the Acme in Haven Beach and Beach Haven is devastated. Very few businesses have returned. There is so much more trash to be picked up. Photos were taken December 9.
Sea Isle City...
*** Update12/13/12 ***Just noticed the best pic of the bunch didn't get uploaded the first time around...
We've seen it before but it's always great to see it again... the original "Corner Deli" sign still up on the wall! "Lancaster Brand Meats" remains as well and can be seen ever so slightly in this photo. The other departments have the lettering from the Checkerboard Arch package as can be seen here and here. The floor also appears to be from the CA package, although it wasn't used in other Acmes but rather brought over from Acme's cousin, Star Markets. The overall color scheme of the store is from the Albertson's Marketplace decor, as are the (former?) way-to-big-for-this-store aisle markers.
Beach Haven...
Trash waiting for pick-up on the Island...
For coverage of these stores during better times, please click on the following links:
Sea Isle City
Beach Haven
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