This month, we celebrate what would have been Mr. George’s 107th birthday, as well as 84 years of being a premier quality food retailer. Today, we remember Mr. George — the passion he had for people and the lives he positively impacted. Mr. George dedicated most of his life to investing in Publix associates and the communities in which we operate. Below are a few close-up images that remind us of Publix’s history. Can you guess what they are? Check your answers below.

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George Jenkins’ Publix jacket

Mr. George wore this one-of-a-kind Publix jacket to store openings, service award banquets and other special events.

Answer: top center
Glass block design

Beautiful glass blocks were part of the classic Art Deco design of the 1950s.This is #14, Plant City, Florida, in 1954.

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Cake water tower

Built in 1982, the cake water tower at the Lakeland Industrial Center complex holds 250,000 gallons of water and is 146 feet high.

Answer: bottom left
Cash registers

The 1960s cash registers in this store are ready to ring up sales on opening day.

Answer: bottom center
1980s-style cashier uniform

Our uniforms have changed over the years; cashiers in the 1980s wore these green polyester uniforms to serve customers.

Answer: bottom right
Mr. George with the McKenzie Statue presented by the Boy Scouts of America in 1980.

Mr. George believed giving back to the community was essential to Publix’s success, and through our associates volunteering their time, talents or financial resources, his legacy lives on today.