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Business Timeline
From Bloomingpedia
This page is a subset of the timeline information that only contains the openings and closing of businesses. There is a lot of interest in when a business got its start or end in Bloomington, and often little way to track down the exact date they open their doors. The list below contains a year-by-year account of Bloomington businesses that have come and gone over the years. Since there is a lot of specific interest and churn in the restaurant business, restaurants are separated out.
2008
Business Openings
- Panache School of Ballroom and Social Dance (September 12)
Business Closings
Restaurant Openings
- Sonic (June)
Restaurant Closings
2007
Business Openings
- Indiana Running Company (April 14)
- Avalon Games and Hobbies (December 10), new location
- London Dog (September 22)
Business Closings
- J.R. Stallsmith & Co - March 21st
- Avalon Games and Hobbies (December)
Restaurant Openings
- Casa Brava (Eastside) (coming in Q2 2007)
Restaurant Closings
- Long John Silvers (January)
- Smokey Bones (5 May 2007)
- Macri's Deli (30 July 2007)
2006
Business Openings
- Campus Costume
- Hilton Garden Inn (April 13th)
- Petco (April 29th)
- Bed Bath & Beyond Eastside (coming soon)
- Soup's On
- The Uniform Lady
Business Closings
Restaurant Openings
- Breakfast at Roland's/Chick-fil-A
- Coaches (April)
- Japonais (February 8th)
- Longhorn Steakhouse
- Square Donuts (May 19th)
- The Cereal Barn & Peanut Butter Cafe (July)
- Nomad Buffet (December)
Restaurant Closings
- Bazaar Cafe (July)
- Encore Cafe (November)
- Jiffy Treet (Kirkwood) (November)
- Ladyman's Cafe (December 10th)
- Ponderosa (July)
- U Club (December)
- American Chopstick (June)
2005
Business Openings
Business Closings
- Circuit City (February 18th)
Restaurant Openings
- Smokey Bones
- T.G.I. Friday's
- Willy Joe's (May 6th)
- U Club (October)
- Ragazzi Arte Cafe
Restaurant Closings
- Legacy of the Incas
- City Grille (December)
- Danato's Pizza
- Rumblefish
2004
Business Openings
Business Closings
Restaurant Openings
- Cafe et Crepe (September)
- The Greenbrier Room
- Rumblefish (formerly known as Divino's)
- Tutto Bene (June)
- The Bakehouse East side (November)
Restaurant Closings
- Divino's (changed name to Rumblefish
2003
Business Openings
Business Closings
Restaurant Openings
- Don Chuy (November)
- Bazaar Cafe
- Scholar's Inn Bakehouse Bagels
- Legacy of the Incas (November)
Restaurant Closings
2002
Business Openings
Bloomington United Soccer School
Business Closings
Restaurant Openings
Restaurant Closings
- Red Chair Bakery (absorbed into Village Deli)
- Ben and Jerry's (absorbed into Village Deli)
- Eileen's New England Catering and Food Co
- L'Opera
2001
Business Openings
- Bed Bath & Beyond Westside (October)
- Boxcar Books
Business Closings
Restaurant Openings
Restaurant Closings
1998
Business Openings
Business Closings
Restaurant Openings
- City Grille
- Texas roadhouse
- Flora
- Upland Brewing Company
- Carmela's
- Anyetsang's Little Tibet (August)
- Espresso Royale Cafe
- Samira
Restaurant Closings
1997
Business Openings
Business Closings
- Betty Jean Shop (April)
- Fil Caravan
- Home Touch
Restaurant Openings
Restaurant Closings
1996
Business Openings
Business Closings
Restaurant Openings
Restaurant Closings
1995
Business Openings
Business Closings
Restaurant Openings
- Applebee's
- The Laughing Planet Cafe
- The Wild Beet
- The Bakehouse
- Legends Sports Bar
- Cafe Alla Scala
- Schlotsky's Deli
- Siam Express
Restaurant Closings
1994
Business Openings
Business Closings
- Reliable Drug (both locations)
- Spaceport
Restaurant Openings
Restaurant Closings
1992
Business Openings
Business Closings
Restaurant Openings
Restaurant Closings
- BW3's (Indiana and 10th - moved to Kirkwood)
1989
Business Openings
Business Closings
- People's Drug (changed ownership; renamed Reliable Drug)
Restaurant Openings
1988
Business Openings
Business Closings
Restaurant Openings
Restaurant Closings
1982
Business Openings
Business Closings
Restaurant Openings
Restaurant Closings
1977
Business Openings
Business Closings
Restaurant Openings
Restaurant Closings
1972
Business Openings
Business Closings
Restaurant Openings
- Choo Chew's - later Janko's Little Zagreb
Restaurant Closings
1970
Business Openings
Business Closings
Restaurant Openings
Restaurant Closings
1970s
Business Openings
Business Closings
Restaurant Openings
Restaurant Closings
1960s
Business Openings
- Fishin Shedd (1 April, 1968)
Business Closings
Restaurant Openings
Restaurant Closings
1950s
Business Openings
Restaurant Openings
1930s
Business Openings
Restaurant Openings
- (1930) Hinkle's Hamburgers
1920s
Business Openings
Restaurant Openings
- (1927) Nick's English Hut