Perkasie Historical Society: From Harvey Daub Grocery Store to a parking lot

Jacob H. Daub constructed a store at what is now 512 West Walnut Street during the 1890’s. He sold groceries, ice cream and items from his bakery, specializing in pretzels. Jacob’s son, Harvey later operated the store into the 1930’s as Harvey Daub Grocery.

    July 25, 1901, Central News Daub Pretzel Bakery Ad.
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    Dean's Ceramics Store, Perkasie Historical Society Archives Jim Pritchard Collection
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The building was renovated in 1943 by Gene Farkus into a dry cleaner and tailor shop. “Gene the Tailor” was a popular Perkasie business remaining at this location until 1968.

    Circa 1990. 331 Perkasie Metal Health Gym, Perkasie Historical Society Archives Winn Photo Collection
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Later, the building was home to Dean’s Ceramics, Sturtz TV, Fly’s and Flintlocks, Ridgerunner Shoes and Metal Health Gym. Perkasie Borough purchased the property and demolished the building in 2000 to make the Walnut Street Parking Lot.        

    Perkasie Borough Municipal Parking Lot, Perkasie Historical Society archives
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