Penn Fruit was a major grocery chain in the Philadelphia area founded in 1953. They were notorious for their "arch" building design, built for much of the 50's. The one at right was built in 1960. The company was acquired by longtime rival Food Fair (Pantry Pride) in 1975. That company closed all its Philadelphia-region stores in 1979. Many former Food Fair/Pantry Pride and Penn Fruit stores became Acme, a company even more notable for its designs.
