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Grocery Store, Meikle Park, Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada
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Grocery Store, Meikle Park, Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada
Grocery Store of proprietor George Elliott, at 690 Red River Road, Meikle Park, Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada.
circa 1920
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Media ID 23143922
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Adults Arthur Elliott Grocer Grocery Ontario Proprietor Signs Store Stores Supplies Thunder Meikle Owner
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Step back in time with this photograph of George Elliott's Grocery Store in Meikle Park, Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada, circa 1920. Located at 690 Red River Road, this family-owned business was a vital hub of the community, providing essential food and supplies to locals during the 1920s. The image showcases the simple yet inviting exterior of the store, with its hand-painted sign proudly displaying "George Elliott, Grocer" above the entrance. The storefront window offers a glimpse into the cozy interior, where fresh produce, canned goods, and other household essentials are neatly arranged on wooden shelves. A horse-drawn cart is parked outside, hinting at the importance of transportation methods common during this era. Adults and children alike can be seen milling about, exchanging pleasantries with George and each other, creating a sense of camaraderie and connection. Despite the passage of time, the image transports us to a simpler era, where the daily visit to the grocery store was an opportunity for social interaction and the exchange of local news. Thunder Bay, Ontario's bustling port town, may have been just a stone's throw away, but the close-knit community of Meikle Park relied on its local grocers, like George Elliott, to keep them nourished and connected. This photograph, captured by Mary Evans / Pharcide, is a testament to the enduring spirit of small-town Canada and the role that local businesses played in shaping the lives of their communities during the 1920s.
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