From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bishops Corner (West Hartford)
Bishops Corner (West Hartford)
Bishops Corner 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
Oats by Whole Foods Market.
• On May 7, 2008, Bertucci’s replaced their out of date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
Rendering of Bishops Corner redevelopment darker blues and reds.
• On April 24, 2009, The state Bonding Commission
Location West Hartford, Connecticut, approved $153,000 to improve the Bishop’s Corner
U.S.
public library branch. The money will go towards
Owner Edens & Avant making the facility more accessible to those with
No. of stores and 25+
disabilities, window replacements, updates will be
services made to the heating/cooling system, and new energy
efficient lighting.
Parking Large free parking lot.
• In autumn of 2010, Waldbaums Fresh was converted
No. of floors 1 into Big Y World Class Market
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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
Businesses Located in Bishop’s
Connecticut, along with Simsbury Commons, West Hart- Corner
ford Center, Westfarms Mall, and the new Blue Back
Bishops Corner hosts a variety of stores, including but
Square.
not limited to:
• Bertucci’s Restaurant
Improvements • Bank Of America
• Blockbuster Video (closed July 20, 2010 no advanced
• In the summer of 2006, the plaza that includes
warning just gutted out in 2 days, now empty space
McDonalds and Staples in Bishops Corner was
there)
remodeled on the outside. The aging red awning was
• Crown Supermarket (a kosher grocery store)
removed and replaced with a more contemporary
• D’Angelo Sandwich Shops (Replaced Quiznos Subs
white siding.
which closed Sept. 2008)
• In the winter of 2007, McDonalds was remodeled on
• Romano’s Macaroni Grill (closed)
the inside, McDonalds added a second television,
• Big Y (Former Waldbaums fresh)
security camera, and new tables and chairs. This was
• McDonald’s
part of the "McCafe" renovation that is still being
• Harvey’s Wine and Spirit Shoppe
completed today.
• Staples
• In Autumn of 2007, Waldbaum’s Foodmart renovated
• iParty
part of its supermarket to stay competitive with the
• Whole Foods (Former Wild Oats)
other area supermarkets. The Waldbaum’s foodmart
• Anna’s Nail’s
sign was replaced during this process with a sign
• Harry’s Pizza
that states "Waldbaum’s Fresh."
• Panera Bread
• In the winter of 2006, Walgreens began a huge
• The Grounds (a teen hang out open twice a month in
renovation. Walgreens acquired their next door
what was formerly Barnes and Nobles)
lease and knocked down the wall that separated the
• Subway
two units. This made the store much larger, and a
• Dunkin’ Donuts
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bishops Corner (West Hartford)
• T-Mobile brary and Faxon. The establishment, which is over forty
• Marshalls years old, has recently completed a "Senior Center,"
• Pet Supplies Plus where elderly citizens are able to take part in educational
• Supercuts and leisure activities such as computer training.
• Sleepy’s
•
•
Starbuck’s Coffee
Lox Stock and Bagels
Location
• People’s United Bank Bishop’s Corner is located in the northern part of West
• Smoker’s World Hartford; West Hartford Center is southern. The cross-
• West Hartford Family Dentistry roads is approximately .6 miles from Hall High School.
Bishop’s Corner Library References
Bishop’s Corner is home to one of West Hartford’s three [1] http://www.courant.com/news/local/hr/hc-
main libraries, the others being the Noah Webster Li- west_hartford-library0425artapr25,0,6119358.story
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