A Columbus-based Big Bear was one of three supermarkets operating in the original TOWN & COUNTRY CENTER. Big Bear was a tenant between January 1952 and January 2004. The original location is depicted here. A larger store would be completed in October 1987.

A mid-1950s aerial photo of TOWN & COUNTRY CENTER, which was often referred to as "The Miracle Mile." In actuality, the facility extended for one half mile from end-to-end.

Photo from http://www.columbusceo.com