theme‘My views of the south’as seen thru the eyes of a former New Yorker
This store hasn't been opened for business for many years.
As you can imagine in its day it was the place to go for gas as well as many other items of convenience.
As you can imagine in its day it was the place to go for gas as well as many other items of convenience.
General stores
like these throughout our area have been neglected or remade into residences; this one however has been lovingly preserved.
It is a time capsule of days gone by; a reminder of a time long before the interstate system was built when citizens both local and passer by traveling on Route 1 (one) would stop for gas, a soft drink and some friendly conversation.
It is a time capsule of days gone by; a reminder of a time long before the interstate system was built when citizens both local and passer by traveling on Route 1 (one) would stop for gas, a soft drink and some friendly conversation.
It's like part of a film set. So good they have preserved it.
ReplyDeleteAlmost makes you wish it was still open; wouldn't you just love going in and exploring and looking around it? Must have lots of good stories in it too!
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I like your photograph. The bright splashes of red really make it for me :)
ReplyDeleteI wish it was still open! We have a few of those old-timey general stores in the northeast, and some of them have been preserved like that, and ares till running. They're true gems.
ReplyDeleteAnne, That's a great idea Anne. I would have never thought of that..
DeleteBetty, I know the family, they still are in business, just a different one now.
Rhonda, I've always loved that building and those gas pumps for the same reason. The red does pop..
Liz, So sad when malls just took over the world and these old places just dried up.
Such a cool place! Too bad it's not still open.
ReplyDeleteMost of the small local shops in the UK have closed down now. It's the fault of large supermarkets with their cut-price food and yes I do shop at them but it is a shame to lose the small shops.
ReplyDeleteA lovely picture and very nostalgic.
ReplyDeleteExcellent photo, Jen!!! I LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteJennifer, Isn't it though?
DeleteRosalind, And some call this progress? I think not. I think its a shame..
Sally, What a great word Sally, perfect to describe that building.
Ms A, Glad you like it... thanks..
I would put that on my wall. :-)
ReplyDeleteToo bad. Maybe it will reopen some day. Beautiful shot.
ReplyDeleteVery cool. Love the old time places.
ReplyDeleteHi Jen - I think those flowers are monbretia - I love them: we have lots in Cornwall .. while that General Stores does look so true to its roots still ..
ReplyDeleteCheers Hilary
Susie, Feel free to take a copy if you'd like.
DeleteSilvia, That would be nice wouldn't it?
Marcy, I've wondered what the inside looks like..
Hilary, Thanks. I'm going to see if my local extension office can confirm that plant as monbretia, they are beautiful and unusual. The store does have some deep roots :)
A perfect photo and title for your 'Theme' and the Letter 'G'. What a great place and good for the folks who have preserved it for everyone along the road to enjoy a taste of 'The Good Ole Days'.
ReplyDeleteSue at CollectInTexas Gal
How awesome is that?!
ReplyDeleteI watch a show called Pickers and they would love to get their hands on all of those antique goodies!
Sue, I drive past that store all the time and are drawn to it those were the simple times good ole days..sigh!
DeleteKim, I bet mike and frank would want those gas pumps!
I can just see Andy Taylor and Opie strolling past. Goober too. :-)
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