A Trip To One Of The Oldest General Stores In Pennsylvania Is Like Stepping Back In Time
By Beth Price-Williams|Published August 17, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Life evolves at such a fast pace that we’ll likely soon consider shopping malls “vintage,” strolling down Memory Lane on the rare occasions that we visit them in lieu of online shopping. When we want to step back in time these days, however, we merely need to visit Wanamakers General Store in Pennsylvania, one of the state’s oldest general stores.
It wasn't that long ago that general stores were the place everyone shopped for whatever they needed - fresh fruits and vegetables, cooking supplies, home goods, and other necessities.
While general stores have predominately been relegated to the past, Pennsylvania boasts a few, including Wanamakers General Store in Kempton, which opened in 1905 as Reinhart's Store.
Today, Kyra Hendricks owns the charming general store, offering a welcoming atmosphere where community members can gather and even grab a bite to eat from the deli.
Stroll through the quaint shop that's filled with shelves of local products. You'll find a little bit of everything - from fresh produce to fresh bread.
If you're searching for a gift for that hard-to-buy-for person in your life, you'll find unique items - Wanamakers General Store merchandise and jewelry, for example.
Have you been to Wanamakers General Store in Pennsylvania? Share your experience in the comments! If you’re a fan of old-school general stores, add Lumberville General Store to your list of must-visit places.
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