Defunct stores of yesterday, yesteryear

By Megan Jicha, Boston.com Correspondent

Ames

First opened: 1958

Closed: 2002

Locations: Ames had over 700 stores nationwide.

The discount department store was founded as a small general store in Southbridge. Despite its success in nationwide expansion, it faced many financial difficulties, underwent two bankruptcies, and closed in August 2002.

First opened: 1958 Closed: 2002 Locations: Ames had over 700 stores nationwide. The discount department store was founded as a small general store in Southbridge. Despite its success in nationwide expansion, it faced many financial difficulties, underwent two bankruptcies, and closed in August 2002.
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