Written history of the Hirst Grocery Store, from 1915 - 2009

Subject: Towanda's Main Street throughout the years; Businesses
Date: 1915 - 2009

Description: The written history of the Hirst Grocery Store, compiled by Mary Merritt and Ronald Hirst, covers the store's inception in 1915 through several owners to the fate of the building in 2009. The building was built using brick from the Tilbury Tile Factory. Other business that subsequently occupied the Hirst building after the grocery was closed were "Udderly Country" and "See My Hair". Individuals mentioned include Joe Hirst, Enoch Hirst, William L. Hirst, William E. Hirst, Louis "Ike" Hirst, Dick Kiefer, Robert Howerton, Richard McGuire.

Publisher: Towanda Area Historical Society and Towanda District Library
Rights Management: The images and documents in the Towanda Area Historical Society digital library may be viewed, downloaded, and printed for personal or educational use, but any commercial use is prohibited, without permission.
ID: 1126 mai_1915_2044
Last Update: August 23, 2009