A general store opened in 1793 shows how America is changing
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- Davoll’s General Store in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, opened during George Washington’s second presidential term.
- The shop has survived long enough to be praised for its “old-fashioned atmosphere” in newspapers as early as the 1940s.
- Today, brothers Ben and Will own the store, which sells goods ranging from rakes to local honey and includes a café.
Davoll’s General Store opened its doors during George Washington’s second term as president. The shop has existed so long that newspapers were already praising its “old-fashioned atmosphere” in the 1940s.
Located in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Davoll’s sells a wide range of goods, from rakes to local honey. A café operates at the back of the store.
Today, the business belongs to brothers Ben and Will, who are both in their forties. Its long history and changing ownership offer a glimpse of an American institution continuing into the present.
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Originally published by Helsingin Sanomat in Finnish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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