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Robertson's Drugstore. Now Quattlebaum Music. Searcy AR historic photo

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Advantage

Quattlebaum Music Robersons Drug historic photo

Recognize these locations?

Here it is 2019 and Searcy is having a great time having new murals painted downtown, winning a contest for lots of money, and having new people come to town, love the town, and work to keep the town alive and vital.

So these two buildings are the SAME buildings.  They come from my old issue of White County Centennial Edition of The Daily Citizen and White County Citizen, given to me by Letain DeVore, and published in 1936.

 The picture on the right above was Robertson's Drug Store in 1936.  (It is now Quattlebaum Music.)  Notice the corner entrance door and the drive- through or walk-through side window.  

Now look at the picture on the left!  As it looked 30 years earlier!!  I can't tell about an entry but the upstairs is delightfully the same.  Perhaps someone can give us more information on whether the entrance was moved.  

PS.  Does that third store on the right say Retail Liquor Store???  I can't make it out for sure.

Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good afternoon Barbara. Your photos continue to take my breath away. I love anything old and history really matters.

Aug 19, 2019 01:10 PM
Anonymous
Keith Bradley

Yes the 3rd store does say "Retail Liquor Store" below the Coke sign. I zoomed into the image after downloading. I wonder if it was part of Bramlett's Cafe since the Coke sign seems to run into the cafe name.

Aug 19, 2019 03:02 PM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Barbara.

It has been a long time since I've been to Searcy.  If I ever get back over there I'll call you.  Maybe we can get some lunch and you can fill me in about more things Searcy

Aug 20, 2019 03:27 AM
Barbara S. Duncan
RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR
GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR

Sheila, thanks again for being so kind and reading my blogs.

Aug 20, 2019 05:16 AM
Barbara S. Duncan
RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR
GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR

Keith, too bad that we don't have an authority on the 1936 layout of Searcy AR.  More people comment on facebook so we'll see if anyone has answers to our questions.

 

Aug 20, 2019 05:18 AM
Barbara S. Duncan
RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR
GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR

James, sounds like a good plan!

Aug 20, 2019 05:18 AM