Pettway Grocery

I have written several blog posts featuring former 19th century corner grocery stores in Colorado that have been converted to new uses, including an art studio, insurance office, and even a residence. However, it is rare to see an old grocery store that still is a grocery store. The photograph above is of Pettway Grocery, located on the corner of Pettway Street and Southeast Dixie Highway in Hobe Sound, Florida. I guessed it was from the 1920s, and after checking on Google Maps, found out I was right. It is a convenience store run by Ms. Peaches, whose father opened it back in the 1920s. Ms. Peaches also does clothing alterations, and she and the store have been given many positive reviews on various web sites, not to mention articles about the store on local history websites. It is really great to see that this community asset has survived all these years and is still going strong. A blast from the past for sure.