Byam’s store located in Tyrone, Ontario was a landmark for years. The building itself was built as a hotel in 1835 during the area’s pioneer lumbering days. Frederick Byam started his store in 1887 and moved to this location in 1894. Frederick’s son, Lionel, took over the store after his return from World War One. His son, Clifford, took over in 1965 and operated the business until January 2004. When Lionel died in 1982 many local people remembered that if it wasn’t for his kindness and generosity their families would not have survived the Great Depression of the 1930’s.
...a lot of history contained here!
ReplyDeleteIs it going to continue, Andy?
ReplyDeleteIt has been close for a few years.
DeleteThis is a store with great history. General stores are mostly gone now, and I do miss the wide variety of items they had for sale. Andy, I also have friends with thorns, but try not to get too close to them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great history. It's the kind of place I used to visit as a kid.
ReplyDeleteI like this place, lots of history and character.
ReplyDeleteIt has character.
ReplyDeleteTalk about some serious history! That's fantastic!
ReplyDeleteA lot of history and so forth there. It looks a friendly place but not used now by the sound of it..
ReplyDeleteA place with a rich history... thanks.
ReplyDeleteLovely old building including the coke machine in the front.
ReplyDeleteNice bit of local history, always interesting.
ReplyDeleteOh how this brings back memories. My brother and Tim grew up together. Every weekend as a child was spent at my Grandparents farm and lots of walks up the road to the store to say hi to Mr. Byam and get some free jellybeans or bubble gum.
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