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Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :

If you are into history, then be prepared for a sweet trip back in time.

I stumbled across this story tonight and had to share with those of similar interest.

It seems there was a general Store that opened on 1845 in Hubbardston MA. Closed in 1968. Thing was it was still stocked.

Now it is being auction off and you gotta see the stuff that is new in the box!

If you were looking for an origanl pair of bloomers, then this is for you!

Check out the 37 chevy delivery Van.

Not to mention the original sign from 1875. ( in lots 751-825)

Simply amazing!

Click here for A Trip back in time

[ November 16, 2001: Message edited by: Bob Rochon ]

Posted by cheryl nordby (Member # 1100) on :

Hey Bob.....that is pretty cool. I was born in Minnesota....and when my family went back every summer for vacation, my cousins would take me to old farms where people had died or moved and just left everything as it was. Old cars in the garage..furniture inside..dishes. Calendars on the wall. Pretty funny. Sheesh....in Seattle it would be a different story for sure! Everything would be wiped out in minutes.

Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :

Oops gotta fix the lot numbers for the sign.

The old sign is in Lot # 676-750

Also check out this delivery van, it is still registered and passed inspection.

Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :

I can spend hours looking at the stuff...
I wish I had a few bux to spend.. did you see the old tin signs? and that packard looks to be in sweet shape. Thanks for the site it sure brings back memories.
Neil

Posted by Linda Silver Eagle (Member # 274) on :

Bob!

Thanks for posting that! I saw the video yesterday and they said that van still cranks / runs!

I passed the link on to some friends of mine in Pennsylvania! They got a kick out of it too!

That whole story is amazing!

Lindian

Posted by Jon Butterworth (Member # 227) on :

Truely fabulous!

Pity it is being auctioned off and split up.

There is a general store here in a lttle town out west in Australia. Owner shut the door and walked away. Similar stock dating back to the 1800s. At least the town council had the foresight to preserve it intact and it is now a museum attracting people to stop and look.

Walking in the door is like walking back into the early 1900s Even to the massive cash register on the counter ... this alone would have fetched a nice price at auction.

Posted by Henry Barker (Member # 174) on :

Thanks for sharing Bob, I am with Jon there on feeling its a shame to sell off in bits and pieces, what is such a great example of local history. Over here they would probably preserve it as a museum or move everything and re-assemble at an open site full of old houses and shops back thru time, for people to experience en masse.

Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :

Henry,

I feel the same way, the funny thing is the store and the house are up for auction as well.

What is most disturbing to me is that most of the articles where manufactured right here in Worcester.

During the 1800's Worcester was one of the greatest industrial cities of it's time. And I would like to see most of this stuff go to a local museum in support of local history, but the almighty dollar is a whore you know.

Did you guys see the shelf of nails that where used to hold the metal ring on wagon wheels.

Simply amazing every time I look.

Not to mention that delivery truck is way too cool.

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