Bishops Corner (West Hartford)
Encyclopedia
Bishops Corner is a crossroads between Albany Avenue (U.S. Route 44
) and North Main Street in West Hartford, Connecticut
. It is one of the major shopping venues in Connecticut, along with Simsbury Commons
, West Hartford Center, Westfarms Mall
, and the new Blue Back Square
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U.S. Route 44
U.S. Route 44 is an east–west United States highway that runs for 237 miles through four states in the Northeastern region of the United States. The western terminus is at U.S. Route 209 and New York State Route 55 in Kerhonkson, a hamlet in the Hudson Valley region of New York...
) and North Main Street in West Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
. It is one of the major shopping venues in Connecticut, along with Simsbury Commons
Simsbury Commons
Simsbury Commons is a community shopping center located on Bushy Hill Road in Simsbury, Connecticut. It is one of several major shopping venues in Connecticut, including Bishops Corner, Danbury Fair, and Westfarms Mall. The complex covers an area of and houses 22 shops and restaurants...
, West Hartford Center, Westfarms Mall
Westfarms Mall
WestFarms Mall, sometimes referred to as WestFarms, is a mall located seven miles southwest of Hartford, Connecticut. The mall developer is The Taubman Company. It is the third largest indoor mall in the state....
, and the new Blue Back Square
Blue Back Square
Blue Back Square, located east of West Hartford Center, and South of Bishops Corner, is a new commercial development. Talk of the new square started in 2003. Construction lasted from late 2006 to early 2008. Blue Back Square was named after the Blueback Speller, by Noah Webster, who was once a West...
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Improvements
- In the summer of 2006, the plaza that includes McDonalds and Staples in Bishops Corner was remodeled on the outside. The aging red awning was removed and replaced with a more contemporary white siding.
- In the winter of 2007, McDonalds was remodeled on the inside, McDonalds added a second television, security camera, and new tables and chairs. This was part of the "McCafe" renovation that is still being completed today.
- In Autumn of 2007, Waldbaum's Foodmart renovated part of its supermarket to stay competitive with the other area supermarkets. The Waldbaum's foodmart sign was replaced during this process with a sign that states "Waldbaum's Fresh."
- In the winter of 2006, WalgreensWalgreensWalgreen Co. , doing business as Walgreens , is the largest drugstore chain in the United States of America. As of August 31st, the company operates 8,210 locations across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1901, and has since expanded...
began a huge renovation. Walgreens acquired their next door lease and knocked down the wall that separated the two units. This made the store much larger, and a new drive thru prescription pick up window was added. - In early 2008, Whole Foods at Bishops Corner changed its sign to reflect the acquisition of Wild OatsWild OatsWild Oats or wild oats may refer to:* Avena, a genus of grasses that includes the cereal oat* Chasmanthium latifolium or wild oats, a grass* Uvularia sessilifolia]] or wild oats, a bellwort* Wild Oats , a 1994 sitcom...
by Whole Foods MarketWhole Foods MarketWhole Foods Market is a foods supermarket chain based in Austin, Texas which emphasizes "natural and organic products." The company has been ranked among the most socially responsible businesses and placed third on the U.S...
. - On May 7, 2008, Bertucci's replaced their out of date red awning with a new front of the restaurant that is intended to be more inviting.
- In July 2008, Marshall's updated its exterior light up sign, replacing its washed out colors with much darker blues and reds.
- On April 24, 2009, The state Bonding Commission approved $153,000 to improve the Bishop's Corner public library branch. The money will go towards making the facility more accessible to those with disabilities, window replacements, updates will be made to the heating/cooling system, and new energy efficient lighting.
- In autumn of 2010, Waldbaums Fresh was converted into Big Y World Class Market
Businesses Located in Bishop's Corner
Bishops Corner hosts a variety of stores, including but not limited to:- Bertucci'sBertucci'sBertucci's is a Northborough, Massachusetts-based private company which runs a chain of sit-down Italian restaurants offering brick oven pizza and Italian food. It also offers delivery , take-out and private dining....
Restaurant - Bank Of AmericaBank of AmericaBank of America Corporation, an American multinational banking and financial services corporation, is the second largest bank holding company in the United States by assets, and the fourth largest bank in the U.S. by market capitalization. The bank is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina...
- Blockbuster Video (closed July 20, 2010 no advanced warning just gutted out in 2 days, now empty space there)
- Crown Supermarket (a kosher grocery store)
- D'Angelo Sandwich ShopsD'Angelo Sandwich ShopsD'Angelo Sandwich Shops is a chain of sandwich shops located throughout New England. It serves various kinds of hot and cold subs, wraps, and salads.- History :...
(Replaced Quiznos Subs which closed Sept. 2008) - Romano's Macaroni GrillRomano's Macaroni GrillRomano's Macaroni Grill is an Italian-style chain of casual dining restaurants with locations throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The first restaurant was founded by Texas restaurateur Philip J. Romano in Leon Springs, Texas, on April 19, 1988. Brinker International bought the...
(closed) - Big Y (Former Waldbaums fresh)
- McDonald'sMcDonald'sMcDonald's Corporation is the world's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, serving around 64 million customers daily in 119 countries. Headquartered in the United States, the company began in 1940 as a barbecue restaurant operated by the eponymous Richard and Maurice McDonald; in 1948...
- Harvey's Wine and Spirit Shoppe
- Staples
- iPartyIPartyiParty is a chain of more than 52 retail stores in New England and the Tampa Bay Area of Florida that specialize in selling party-related merchandise as well as seasonal items such as Halloween costumes, Christmas garland, and Easter baskets during the appropriate time of year. In total, the number...
- Whole FoodsWhole foodsWhole foods are foods that are unprocessed and unrefined, or processed and refined as little as possible, before being consumed. Whole foods typically do not contain added ingredients, such as salt, carbohydrates, or fat. Examples of whole foods include unpolished grains, beans, fruits, vegetables...
(Former Wild OatsWild OatsWild Oats or wild oats may refer to:* Avena, a genus of grasses that includes the cereal oat* Chasmanthium latifolium or wild oats, a grass* Uvularia sessilifolia]] or wild oats, a bellwort* Wild Oats , a 1994 sitcom...
) - Anna's Nail's
- Harry's Pizza
- Panera BreadPanera BreadPanera Bread is a chain of bakery–café quick casual restaurants in the United States and Canada that sells breads, sandwiches, soups, salads, and other bakery items. Its headquarters are in Sunset Hills, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis.-Corporate history:In 1993, Au Bon Pain Co...
- The Grounds (a teen hang out open twice a month in what was formerly Barnes and Nobles)
- SubwaySubway (restaurant)Subway is an American restaurant franchise that primarily sells submarine sandwiches and salads. It is owned and operated by Doctor's Associates, Inc. . Subway is one of the fastest growing franchises in the world with 35,519 restaurants in 98 countries and territories as of October 25th, 2011...
- Dunkin' DonutsDunkin' DonutsDunkin' Donuts is an international doughnut and coffee retailer founded in 1950 by William Rosenberg in Quincy, Massachusetts; it is now headquartered in Canton...
- T-MobileT-MobileT-Mobile International AG is a German-based holding company for Deutsche Telekom AG's various mobile communications subsidiaries outside Germany. Based in Bonn, Germany, its subsidiaries operate GSM and UMTS-based cellular networks in Europe, the United States, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands...
- MarshallsMarshallsMarshalls, Inc., is a chain of American department stores owned by TJX Companies. Marshalls has over 750 conventional stores, as well as larger stores named Marshalls Mega Store, covering 42 states and Puerto Rico. Marshalls expanded into Canada in March 2011...
- Pet Supplies Plus
- SupercutsSupercutsSupercuts is a hair salon franchise with over 2,000 locations across the United States. The company was founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1975, by Geoffrey M. Rappaport and Frank E. Emmett. The company's first location, which is still in existence, is in Albany, California. Its headquarters...
- Sleepy'sSleepy'sSleepy’s LLC is an American retailing company and mattress store chain founded in 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. As of 2009, Sleepy's had over 700 stores and five distribution centers in 11 states in the Northeast and Middle Atlantic, with over 2,900 employees.- Business operations...
- Starbuck's Coffee
- Lox Stock and Bagels
- People's United BankPeople's United BankPeople's United Bank, a diversified financial services company with over $22 billion in assets, provides consumer and commercial banking services through a network of subsidiary banks with approximately 300 branches in Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine and New York...
- Smoker's World
- West Hartford Family Dentistry
Bishop's Corner Library
Bishop's Corner is home to one of West Hartford's three main libraries, the others being the Noah Webster Library and Faxon. The establishment, which is over forty years old, has recently completed a "Senior Center," where elderly citizens are able to take part in educational and leisure activities such as computer training.Location
Bishop's Corner is located in the northern part of West Hartford; West Hartford Center is southern. The crossroads is approximately .6 miles from Hall High SchoolHall High School (Connecticut)
William H. Hall High School, also known as Hall High School, is a four-year public high school located in West Hartford, Connecticut. The school colors are blue and white, and the mascot is the "Warrior." It is one of two public high schools in the West Hartford Public Schools, the other being...
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