RI - Perhaps oldest operating general store in U.S. closes its doors after 224 years

wfgodot · Jul 29, 2012

Rhode Island general store closing its doors after 224 years in business (Washington Post)

LITTLE COMPTON, R.I. Grays Store in Adamsville village brought in customers for years with its old-fashioned marble soda fountain, cigar and tobacco cases, and Rhode Island johnny cakes.

The 224-year-old business may be the oldest operating general store in America, although others have staked similar claims. The Rhode Island store near the Massachusetts line opened in 1788. Now owners say this year is its last.

Grays is set to close Sunday afternoon.
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complete AP story at link above; Sunday Mail link below features more pictures:

Oldest general store in America closes its doors after 224 years

LaLaw2000 · Jul 31, 2012

I simply could not let it go if it were me. I do hope it can at least be preserved.

RI - Perhaps oldest operating general store in U.S. closes its doors after 224 years

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