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Mousetoescamper

(5,138 posts)
10. This is a wonderful surprise, Meadowoak. I've wondered what became of the store
Tue Aug 29, 2023, 10:46 PM
Aug 2023

and what it was like when it was in business. The building appears to have been converted to a warehouse and it's probably been many years since the sign was functional. Were the tubes white when lighted?

Davis is near two of my favorite places, Dolly Sods and Canaan Valley.

Meadowoak

(6,215 posts)
11. It's been more than 50 years ago, I remember they had bags of old fashioned
Tue Aug 29, 2023, 11:15 PM
Aug 2023

Candy, clothing, kitchenware. I didn't see the sign lit up, we went right after church. I think I was 6 or 7.

Diamond_Dog

(34,615 posts)
3. You discovered a really interesting image there!
Tue Aug 29, 2023, 09:32 PM
Aug 2023

The tin and rust are actually kinda …. beautiful! Although sad, too. Evocative of better times.

Very cool photo, Mousetoescamper!

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