Plaza Fun Facts
- The first Family Dollar Store
- The first WT Harris Grocery
- The longest-running LGBTQ newspaper “Q-Notes” courtesy of The White Rabbit
- 80’s Grunge Rock pioneers Fetchin Bones featuring Hope Nicholls (Owner of PM staple apparel store Boris & Natasha) paved the way for female-led artists like Hole, L7 and others.
- R.E.M. recorded their debut album, Murmur, at Reflection Sound Studio
- Local and regional chains Fuel Pizza, Nova’s Bakery, The Common Market, and Midwood Smokehouse all originated here.
What we do
The Plaza Midwood Merchants Association works to encourage community and collaboration among businesses along the Central Avenue corridor. We believe strongly, and have proven, that we can accomplish great things when we work together. However, with your help, we can do so much more! Improving communication, identifying and generating public support for community initiatives, and preserving the rich diversity, soul, and character of Plaza Midwood are our top priorities.
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