Monday, October 11, 2010

Things to see - Judds

Judds

In 1911, Thomas Judd purchased the Bentley family mercantile business which the Bentley's had run from the ground floor of the old Pratt home since 1865. This classic adobe brick store was the logical extension and expansion of that business. Judd's Store originally sold shoes, clothes, groceries, hay, kerosene and fabrics, all of the basic needs of the average family of that day. In later years the store became a favorite 'sweet shop' for generations of school kids from the old Woodward School just across the street. The store was famous for their variety of different candy that was lined up upon the wall, shelf, and counter. The staff would always greet the children with a warm smile and be extremely cheerful. The children would stand in line at the Thomas Judd store during their lunch break waiting for their turn to purchase their favorite sweets. Today Judd's Store serves as a lunch counter, sweet shop and gift shop. Its old wood floors and metal ceiling are continual conversation pieces as are the antiques on the shelves, including dozens of shoe from the original, 1890's to 1920's inventory.


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