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Publié par | Xlibris US |
Date de parution | 29 décembre 2009 |
Nombre de lectures | 0 |
EAN13 | 9798369403822 |
Langue | English |
Poids de l'ouvrage | 1 Mo |
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Gus Pratt’s Store
“The Place That Time Forgot’’
Anne Ross
A Brief History of the Property
A deed from 1771 describes the original building which was built by Samuel Pierce Sr. and his son, Samuel Jr. Several generations later, Earl Pratt Sr. bought the store from William Marr in 1920 and moved into the store in 1937.
By then, Pratt and his family had moved to Southport Island year –round and Gus’s store, or, “the alley,” as it was called by many, was on its way to becoming an important part of the community.
Succeeding generations of families went bowling there, had many good lunches and most importantly, joined their friends for fun, food and gossip.
A big attraction were the homemade pies that came each day from Gus’s wife Em. Lemon chess, blueberry, pumpkin, rhubarb, pecan and apple were regularly offered, each better than the next, especially when ordered with a scoop of Round Top ice cream.
When the Southport Yacht Club sailing classes were over for the morning, the store was filled to the brim with kids ready for lunch at Gus’s. Earlier in the day, the regulars would gather for coffee and the latest news.
Many came in the afternoon for a snack, candy (imagine penny candy and Mary Janes right there in the glass case) along with other favorites and always ice cream cones. What will happen in the future to this favorite place?
Change is hard to contemplate. “The Place That Time Forgot” always looked the same over the years. Gus was not long on modernization. But it will not be forgotten.
Guss Pratt, the owner and chef, taking a few moments to be outside before lunch crowd arrives.