Showing posts with label Stores and Shopping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stores and Shopping. Show all posts

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Fire Eats Whole Block

Who knew that on July 4th,1899, the entire block of buildings on the west side of the court square was destroyed by fire? From Henry County Memories. Submitted by Rick Owens.

Monday, April 6, 2009

Management at The Toggery

Who knew that The Toggery, established in 1917, has had only three managers in its first 92 years: Mr. John Currier, Mr. Bernis Beard, and Mr. Charles Hopkins. This business has continuously operated in one place with the same name longer than any other in Paris. Who knew? (Source - Charles Hopkins)

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

"24" at Jack Jones Flowers

Who knew that you can buy “24” caps and shirts at Jack Jones Flowers in downtown Paris and all proceeds go to Paris Henry County Heritage Center, Paris Henry County Arts Council, Friends of W. G. Rhea Library, Lee Academy for the Arts and Downtown Paris Association. Caps and shirts donated by President Allison Taylor from the hit tv series on Fox-“24” AKA Paris Native Cherry Jones. Who knew?

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

The Toggery - Since 1917!

The Toggery on the square in downtown Paris has been in business since 1917 and is now owned by Charles and Edna Hopkins. (Submitted by Charles and Edna Hopkins.)