Arthur, Eric, & Nathan 

Beit Bros. Super Markets, Inc. has been a family owned and operated company serving eastern Connecticut since 1908. We pride ourselves on bringing you the finest shopping experience you'll find anywhere! We take pride in being your neighborhood supermarket and always give you the extra personal service and attention for which we are famous!  Known throughout the community for quality goods and services for generations, our primary origins began in the cattle business, opening our first meat market in Norwich in the early 1900's. Shortly after, Beit Bros. expanded into supermarkets. Our family business is now a two store, full service supermarket operation.  Family, community, and tradition have long been key to our success

Beit Bros. has come a long way since the old meat market started by Samuel and his sons Nathan, Max, and Louis.  This success would not have been possible without the lessons of hard work and giving back to the community.  These lessons have been passed down from generation to generation; passed down to Seymour, then Arthur and Nathan, and now down to the next generation. Together, working with a dedicated staff, we have strengthened our customer service and quality goods reputation in the competitive Connecticut marketplace, reinforcing the foundation of our family business tradition since 1908.

Beit Bros 252 Main Street, Norwich, CT - December 1949

Our family business started in Norwich, CT.  The first meat market was on the West Side.  As our business grew, we added locations.  This photograph was taken in front of our "Super Market" on Franklin Square, right at the heart of the city.  There was once a time when eveyone went "Down City" to do all their major shopping . . . food stores, clothing stores, banks, department stores, restaraunts . . . and Beit Bros. was in the middle of that hustle and bustle.

As 2009 approaches, preparations are under way for the 350th anniversary celebration of Norwich, CT.  Check out www.norwichct350.com for more information on upcoming events for the Semiseptcentennial Anniversary of Norwich, CT, the Rose of New England.

I cannot help but add a side note on inflation.  The banner over the doorway in the photograph is cut off, but actually read "The Largest Selection of Specially Grown Xmas Trees 49¢, Delivered Free to You."  Can you imagine a fresh Christmas tree with free home delivery for only 49¢?  In today's money, 49¢ would not even pay for four miles worth of gasoline, let alone a fresh Christmas tree.  As you will recall, the price of fresh Christmas trees went up so much this past Christmas that many local groups either abandoned their Christmas tree fundraisers, or limited their quantities and sold out of stock within the first two or three weeks after Thanksgiving.  Anyhow, I still get a kick out of that banner every time I look at this old photograph.
- Eric Beit