Update:Backus Demolition ...Whole Foods Construction (In picture Week 2)

The Old Backus Car Dealership Building Comes down to make Room for "Whole Foods Market"

Whole Foods Market Construction Update- Part 1 : History & Demolition

Backus in its heyday. 

Backus towards the end of a glorious run on Victory drive.

Future Site of "Victory Station" which will host big Retailers such as "Whole Foods Market" and "PetSmart" which just signed on recently.             (Backus after its closure.)

Demolition begins on the old Backus Car dealership building in Savannah,Ga. The Car dealership was located there for 54 years, then closed its doors in 2009. The building has sat vacant since. Rumors started circulating that Whole Foods Market was making plans to bring a store to the Savannah,Ga area. Back at the beginning of May it was indeed confirmed that "Whole Foods" would be building a store here in Savannah. The initial plans from Whole Foods was  to complete construction by October of 2014, but within the last week WFM stated that they hope to complete construction by October of 2013,an entire year ahead of schedule. Demolition started just yesterday(July 20th). 

These are some of the first pictures of the Demolition available anywhere. October 15th 2013 is the Planned Grand Opening date of Whole Foods,which will be 35,000 square feet. The entire shopping center will be about 65,000 square feet. PetSmart will also be located in the shopping center. An additional  15,200 square feet will be dedicated to other retail stores. Other announcements on other retail stores coming will be announced in August. 

Other alterations to Victory  Drive and  streets surrounding the property will begin next month. A traffic light will be added at the intersection, with some modifications to all streets surrounding the property.          More updates coming soon.

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Whole Foods Market: Section by Section Breakdown of the market

                 
  Whole Foods Market is going to bring 300 much needed Jobs/Careers to the Savannah,Ga area. Now if you don't know anything about Whole Foods Market, here's a quick run down of who they are,and what the're about. It all began in 1980, in a lone store in Austin Texas. Today Whole Foods Market has over 310 stores in North America and the U.K.Whole Foods Market seeks out the finest natural and Organic foods available, and maintain the strictest quality standards in the industry, and  has an unshakable commitment to Sustainable agriculture.

Whole Foods Produce buyers maintain  relationships with the local growers and Whole Foods field inspectors.Whole Foods Market only uses local in season produce.In the produce section of the market you'll find humble to exotic fruit and vegetables.

Heirloom Vegetable Varieties 

Vegetable Bins

View of the veggie Wall

Another section of the Vegetable Wall

Gourmet Candy behind the case

Cheeses from around the world

Fresh  Local meat selection( Most Whole Foods meats are  grass-fed) No added hormones and antibiotics ever used in Whole Foods Market meats ,ever. WFM  meat is always high quality local or organic.

Bulk bins- You can buy most nuts,oats grains and rices in bulk.  Bulk items are organically grown. Flour,pasta,soup mixes,beans cereals,trail mixes,dried fruit,spices herbs and teas are available to buy in whatever size or quality that ou need, so their is no waste.

Green Cleaners 

                                                                  What about Seafood?    

All seafood at Whole Foods Market is under close observation from the farm or boat all the way to our seafood case. Whole Foods Market doesn't use carbon monoxide to induce color. No antibiotics or growth hormones used here.

Storefront of a Whole Foods Market

Deli Meat & Floral Departments (above)

                                                                       

Whole Food Market flowers are sourced locally from around the U.S . The Whole trade seal guarantees that floral products are grown according to strict criteria for ethical trade and earth friendly farming. 99% of Whole Foods Markets flowers are organic.

Hand made Soap

Wine Selection

Whole Foods Eat-in Cafe'

Coffee & Tea-Whole Foods Market features local and specialty coffees in our stores. WFM partners with growers from over 40 different farms whom share the values for environmentally friendly practices. The coffee beans are grown in rich soils,and hand sorted by farmers who take pride in their crops. Whole Foods Market has initiated fair trade practices,ensuring farmers are paid a fair price for the hard work they've done. Old World Coffee Bean Bins

                                                 

Bakery- Whole Foods Market daily uses only the freshest ingredients including cage free eggs,natural butters and quality unbleached flour.Whole Foods Market provides European styles loaves of bread. Gluten free breads are also the norm. Everything from pizza crusts,cookies,desserts,Corn breads,bagels croissants,pies and cakes of all kinds are available. Whole Foods Market doesn't use artificial colors,flavors,sweeteners,preservatives or trans fats in any products. Fresh made daily Cakes and pies.

                                               

Cheese,Cheese, and more Cheese. Anywhere from 250 to 1,000 cheeses  are available in our stores from  around the world. Most of the cheeses are organic and RBST free. Whole Foods Market visits farms around the world to choose international selections of cheeses.

Beer Selection- Beers are available from around the world. And of course locally brewed beers are available. A few selections of beer are Organic.

             
                                                             Prepared Foods Section
                                                                              
       Whole Foods Market prepared foods department can include a deli, an ethnic restaurant,burger   joint,Neighborhood diner, Parisian Cafe', Pizza Joint,Bar-be-Que shack,sushi or seafood bar,raw foods bar,and a  taco or salad bar. A sandwich,olive or Wine bar are also available.And all foods available are made with ingredients that are natural or organic.All foods are prepared by a team that works directly with a Chef,(or two depending on the size of the store.) It's a place where the community can gather and eat great   foods,and enjoy the ambience,and smells of the market.A place you can relax with the family.