Speaking Of Old Dratmouth Stores
oldtrout
think Queen St near the waterfront where one could
purchase ANYTHING. How that man remembered where things
were and more amazing how he ever took inventory is
mind boggling..
--
oldtrout
Richard Bonner
*** Uneeda Discount on Ochterloney?
Richard
Brian Smith
"oldtrout" <no-...@home.ca> wrote in message
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There's a guy in a old van behind the old Capitol Store on Albro Lake Road,
that sells just about anything. Some things may take awhile for him to get
in stock for you. {;^0
Brian
Rick Walker
> Does anyone remember the store on the south side of I
Here ya go, ot... "L.G. Lloyd's". That spot was so full, the store
could not be seen through the windows, for the stuff the packed the inside
was also stores in the front of the shop. Yet, you could go in there, and
as you said ANYTHING was able to be found by this older fellow. That was
just behind the old DTS bus station :-)
- Rick
Marilyn E. Burford
> oldtrout wrote:
> > Does anyone remember the store on the south side of I
> > think Queen St near the waterfront where one could
> > purchase ANYTHING. How that man remembered where things
> > were and more amazing how he ever took inventory is
> > mind boggling..
On Queen Street? Jeez...must've been before my time. In my day you have
the 5-to-a-Dollar on the North side of Portland, with Jacobsons across the
street, and then Woolworths a few yards up the street. Then of course, the
Owl Drug Store..
MB
Marilyn E. Burford
> Here ya go, ot... "L.G. Lloyd's". That spot was so full, the store
> could not be seen through the windows, for the stuff the packed the inside
> was also stores in the front of the shop. Yet, you could go in there, and
> as you said ANYTHING was able to be found by this older fellow. That was
> just behind the old DTS bus station :-)
I can't remember that one at ALL...was it there in the 50'
s and into the 60'?
MB
Rick Walker
"Marilyn E. Burford" <bur...@chebucto.ns.ca> wrote in message
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> I can't remember that one at ALL...was it there in the 50'
> s and into the 60'?
Yup! My dad knew L.G. for years; in fact, he took me in there when I
was only five or six years old. The building oldtrout speaks of wasn't on
Queen Street, but actually on Ochterloney Street, right where Queen Square
is now. Next to it, where Tim Horton's is presently located, there was a
Fina gas station for many years. Man, I must be as old as dirt to remember
this stuff :-)
- Rick
Rick Walker
"Marilyn E. Burford" <bur...@chebucto.ns.ca> wrote in message
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> On Queen Street? Jeez...must've been before my time. In my day you have
> the 5-to-a-Dollar on the North side of Portland, with Jacobsons across the
> street, and then Woolworths a few yards up the street. Then of course, the
> Owl Drug Store..
... Myers' Sports Store, Walker's Variety Store... Whoops! :-)
- Rick
oldtrout
Things were piled right up to the rafters and the rest
was hanging from them.
--
oldtrout
Brian Smith
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>
> ... Myers' Sports Store, Walker's Variety Store... Whoops! :-)
Any relation? {;^0
Richard Bonner
> "Rick Walker" <R...@WR.com> wrote:
> >
> > ... Myers' Sports Store, Walker's Variety Store... Whoops! :-)
> Any relation? {;^0
*** Rick's grandfather and his dad. Rick worked there in his early days,
too.
Richard
Rick Walker
"Richard Bonner" <ak...@chebucto.ns.ca> wrote in message
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Somehow... I think Brian knew that, RB {;-)
- Rick
Rick Walker
> Thanks Rick that indeed was the store.
Pleasure's all mine, ot.
> Things were piled right up to the rafters and the rest
> was hanging from them.
And that ol' L.G. knew exactly where everything was, too!
(LOL, I'd like to have seen his "books".)
- Rick
Rich Johnson
I left Dartmouth in 1970 at the tender age of 7. I don't rember that area
at all well. I do remember the apts being (RB RB RB oh great guardian of
the grammer, how does one remember which being or been to use? Short
answer only) built on Albert St and the corner store at 5 corners and
being able to see underneath the main shop floor.
--
Rich
Enfield NS
Canada
Rick Walker
"Rich Johnson" <rwh.j...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> I left Dartmouth in 1970 at the tender age of 7. I don't rember that area
> at all well. I do remember the apts being (RB RB RB oh great guardian of
> the grammer, how does one remember which being or been to use? Short
> answer only) built on Albert St and the corner store at 5 corners and
> being able to see underneath the main shop floor.
That old corner store was originally called "Shield's", then "Seller's"
in the mid-Sixties. Next, it was "John's Market", and survived for a few
years until those apartments were built, Rich. Albert Street/Five Corners
apartments are still there... I lived there for a while in the early
Eighties. My family's house was just down Pleasant Street, right next to
the old RCMP Station. I don't talk to many people that even remember the
RCMP Station being there!
- Rick
Brian Smith
> too.
I was being facetious, Richard.
Brian Smith
"Rick Walker" <R...@WR.com> wrote in message
>
> Somehow... I think Brian knew that, RB {;-)
{;^)
Richard Bonner
> I left Dartmouth in 1970 at the tender age of 7. I don't rember that area
> at all well. I do remember the apts being (RB RB RB oh great guardian of
> the grammer, how does one remember which being or been to use? Short
> answer only) built on Albert St and the corner store at 5 corners and
> being able to see underneath the main shop floor.
> --
> Rich
*** The short answer: Generally, "being" is in the present, "been" is in
the past:
A house is being built.
Other houses have been built before.
Richard
Richard Bonner
> "Richard Bonner" <ak...@chebucto.ns.ca> wrote:
> >
> > *** Rick's grandfather and his dad. Rick worked there in his early days,
> > too.
> I was being facetious, Richard.
*** Sorry, I didn't clue into that. (-:
Richard
Brian Smith
>
> *** Sorry, I didn't clue into that. (-:
We noticed <vbg>.
Rick Walker
"Brian Smith" <Hal...@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
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> We noticed <vbg>.
And we forgive, too :-)
- Rick
Bob
I remember that station. It always seemed to be an odd place
for a police station - I guess because of the houses all
around it. I used to go by there so often that it sort of
faded into the local scenery - I don't know if I ever saw a
Mountie entering or leaving.
Bob
Marilyn E. Burford
: "Marilyn E. Burford" <bur...@chebucto.ns.ca> wrote in message
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That is so weird. I definitely remember the Fina station...so WHY can't I
remember that store? Did it face onto Octerloney?
M.
Rick Walker
"Marilyn E. Burford" <burfor...@chebucto.ns.ca> wrote in message
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> That is so weird. I definitely remember the Fina station...so WHY can't I
> remember that store? Did it face onto Octerloney?
It was right on the corner facing Ochterloney, just after Tim Horton's
before you get to the harbour. I mentioned the old DTS bus station, and you
must remember that, Marilyn! Well that little road, between Queen Square
and Timmies is still there; the buses used to use that to direct their
approach, whether to the shopping centre (at that time), or the other routes
that went towards the Passage, out Portland Street way... Facing that road:
To your left - Fina, and to your right - L.G. Lloyd's.
- Rick
Brian Smith
"Rick Walker" <R...@WR.com> wrote in message
>
> And we forgive, too :-)
We try {;^)
Gimme a Break
name 3 stores in Downtown Dartmouth that have been there more than 25 years?
"oldtrout" <no-...@home.ca> wrote in message
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Brian Smith
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> quick quiz...
>
> name 3 stores in Downtown Dartmouth that have been there more than 25
> years?
There's a downtown Dartmouth?
Gimme a Break
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Rick Walker
> quick quiz...
>
> name 3 stores in Downtown Dartmouth that have been there more than 25
years?
Currently only Fisher's Stationery, Bob's Taxi (formerly Blue Bell),
Blenus Travel (in the old Owl Drug Store building)... That's three.
- Rick
Brian Smith
>
> name 3 stores in Downtown Dartmouth that have been there more than 25
> years?
Let's see now,
Twin City Engravers USED to be down there, but they're in Burnside now.
Fisher's Stationery would be the one that comes to mind next.
Brian
Rick Walker
"Brian Smith" <Hal...@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
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> There's a downtown Dartmouth?
There used to be, Brian. "A long, long time ago..."
- Rick {;^)
Brian Smith
> Yes and I understand you can get a great view of Halifax from there.
That hasn't changed over the years. Still the best thing about Dartmouth, is
the view of Halifax.
Brian
Brian Smith
"Rick Walker" <R...@WR.com> wrote in message
>
> Currently only Fisher's Stationery, Bob's Taxi (formerly Blue Bell),
> Blenus Travel (in the old Owl Drug Store building)... That's three.
Didn't Blenus used to be on Queen Street in years gone by? I know it's still
downtown, just checking my memory.
Brian
Brian Smith
> quick quiz...
>
> name 3 stores in Downtown Dartmouth that have been there more than 25
> years?
Is that little dog grooming business still down there, between Portland
Street and Queen Street (just around the corner from where Brother's Lunch
used to be)?
Independent Print on Dundas Street is another one.
Brian
Brian Smith
"Rick Walker" <R...@WR.com> wrote in message
>
> There used to be, Brian. "A long, long time ago..."
I believe that everything that is down there now, could be put in a couple
of storage compartments in the U-Haul facility on Windmill Road. {;^)
Brian
Rick Walker
"Brian Smith" <Hal...@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
> Didn't Blenus used to be on Queen Street in years gone by? I know it's
still
> downtown, just checking my memory.
Oh yes indeed, right across from the Post Office. Darrell moved the
business to that location after his Dad passed, but Queen Street and
Portland both were considered "downtown" all of my life. So was the bottom
of Ochterloney Street where the Belmont Hotel was. Across the street on the
corner where Alderney Landing now sits were two other businesses, Dartmouth
Sports Store and I seem to recall "Hunter's Tavern", both operated by the
O'Hearns who eventually "created" (lol) Little Nashville.
I created a few things *in* Little Nashville, and I believe I was barred
from there a couple of times...
Memories!
- Rick
Luciano
Fisher's Stationary
Revanna Pizza
Independant Print
Central Barber Shop
Janet's Flowers(moved)
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Rick Walker
"Brian Smith" <Hal...@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
> I believe that everything that is down there now, could be put in a couple
> of storage compartments in the U-Haul facility on Windmill Road. {;^)
If you were to stack the taxis just so, maybe {;^)
Brian Smith
"Rick Walker" <R...@WR.com> wrote in message
>
> Oh yes indeed, right across from the Post Office. Darrell moved the
> business to that location after his Dad passed, but Queen Street and
> Portland both were considered "downtown" all of my life. So was the
> bottom
> of Ochterloney Street where the Belmont Hotel was. Across the street on
> the
> corner where Alderney Landing now sits were two other businesses,
> Dartmouth
> Sports Store and I seem to recall "Hunter's Tavern", both operated by the
> O'Hearns who eventually "created" (lol) Little Nashville.
That's where I remember Blenus being. If you consider the Post Office to be
a store (they do sell things) then that would be another business.
> I created a few things *in* Little Nashville, and I believe I was
> barred
> from there a couple of times...
>
> Memories!
No doubt.
Brian
Rick Walker
"Luciano" <lradelic...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Angela's Tailor Shop
> Fisher's Stationary
> Revanna Pizza
> Independant Print
> Central Barber Shop
> Janet's Flowers(moved)
Wow! You've done it, sir. Revana originally was beside Angela's, who I
totally forgot about. Independent Print, just up Dundas Street I missed and
Central Barber. That barber shop was originally in the old "Mayfair
Theatre" building, and ran under the name of "George's" when I was a kid.
Excellent memory, Luciano!
- Rick
Brian Smith
"Rick Walker" <R...@WR.com> wrote in message
>
> If you were to stack the taxis just so, maybe {;^)
A crusher would help with that task. You could place a number of 'blocks' of
taxis in one compartment {;^)
Brian
Rick Walker
"Brian Smith" <Hal...@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
> Is that little dog grooming business still down there, between Portland
> Street and Queen Street (just around the corner from where Brother's Lunch
> used to be)?
"Debbie's Dog Boutique". Not sure, but I could use a trim.
> Independent Print on Dundas Street is another one.
Yeah. My apologies to the Hiltons; they've had that place for many
years!
- Rick
Brian Smith
"Rick Walker" <R...@WR.com> wrote in message
>
> "Debbie's Dog Boutique". Not sure, but I could use a trim.
That's the name! Thanks. I'm not sure if they cater to old dogs now. {;^)
> Yeah. My apologies to the Hiltons; they've had that place for many
> years!
The first place to do any printing for me decades ago.
Brian
Marilyn E. Burford
> quick quiz...
>
> name 3 stores in Downtown Dartmouth that have been there more than 25 years?
Fishers Stationers.....Moffatts Drugs???.....ok...ya got me
MB
Marilyn E. Burford
I didn't know Blenus' has been there more than 25. But Bob's Taxi...yes
that fits.
MB
Richard Bonner
> "Gimme a Break" <vem40...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > quick quiz...
> >
> > name 3 stores in Downtown Dartmouth that have been there more than 25
> > years?
> Currently only Fisher's Stationery, Bob's Taxi (formerly Blue Bell),
> Blenus Travel (in the old Owl Drug Store building)... That's three.
> - Rick
*** Is Blenus still in there? I seem to think it's now gone.
Richard
Richard Bonner
> If you consider the Post Office to be
> a store (they do sell things) then that would be another business.
>
> Brian
*** In that case, the banks have been there for over 25 years. Also, the
Portland Landing and the legion.
Richard
Richard Bonner
(Re: Independent Print)
> The first place to do any printing for me decades ago.
>
> Brian
*** I still use them.
Richard
Richard Bonner
> MB
*** Oops, we all forgot about Moffatt's.
Richard
Brian Smith
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>
> *** In that case, the banks have been there for over 25 years. Also, the
> Portland Landing and the legion.
I was going to include the banks and the legion in the list, when I first
thought about the remnants of the Dartmouth's downtown.
Brian
Brian Smith
>
> *** I still use them.
They did nice work in the early seventies. I would think that as they are
still around, their quality of workmanship has remained the same.
Brian
Brian Smith
"Brian Smith" <Hal...@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
>
> I was going to include the banks and the legion in the list, when I first
> thought about the remnants of the Dartmouth's downtown.
We could also include the Dartmouth Marine Slips (albeit with a name and
ownership change) they are still there in the downtown.
Brian
Rick Walker
> *** Is Blenus still in there? I seem to think it's now gone.
Yup! Darrell took over the old "Owl" building, and last I read, Blenus
has merged with another travel firm, yet Darrell still oversees what his
older clients want.
- Rick
Rick Walker
"Brian Smith" <Hal...@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
> That's the name! Thanks. I'm not sure if they cater to old dogs now. {;^)
LOL, of course they do! I have less fur now than I used to :-)
> > Yeah. My apologies to the Hiltons; they've had that place for many
> > years!
>
> The first place to do any printing for me decades ago.
Those fellows are hard workers, and take a lot of care and pride in what
they do. I used to do favours back and forth when we went strictly
printing, and always enjoyed dealing with Bill, Butch or Johnny. Good guys,
always willing to help us, and we them.
- Rick
>
oldtrout
> quick quiz...
>
> name 3 stores in Downtown Dartmouth that have been there more than 25 years?
>
oldtrout
>
> "oldtrout" <no-...@home.ca> wrote in message
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>
>>Does anyone remember the store on the south side of I
>>think Queen St near the waterfront where one could
>>purchase ANYTHING. How that man remembered where things
>>were and more amazing how he ever took inventory is
>>mind boggling..
>>--
>>oldtrout
>
>
>
--
oldtrout
Lunch. The washrooms were off the basement floor by
three steps and every time it rained all the sewage
backed up in the jons and flowed down over the steps.
Oh yea that is where our lunch room was too.
--
oldtrout
Rich Johnson
>
> "Rich Johnson" <rwh.j...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
>> I left Dartmouth in 1970 at the tender age of 7. I don't rember that
>> area at all well. I do remember the apts being (RB RB RB oh great
>> guardian of the grammer, how does one remember which being or been to
>> use? Short answer only) built on Albert St and the corner store at 5
>> corners and being able to see underneath the main shop floor.
>
> That old corner store was originally called "Shield's", then
> "Seller's"
> in the mid-Sixties. Next, it was "John's Market", and survived for a
> few years until those apartments were built, Rich. Albert Street/Five
> Corners apartments are still there... I lived there for a while in the
> early Eighties. My family's house was just down Pleasant Street,
> right next to the old RCMP Station. I don't talk to many people that
> even remember the RCMP Station being there!
>
> - Rick
I vaguely remember a police station, but on on Ferry Rd I think, the one
that went from Newcastle St to Pleasant St, a block down from Albert. We
lived in Evergreen House, in a 2 level flat on the right side as you came
up Albert St.
I know you're a wee bit older than me, You were probably one of the bad
teenagers we little ones were scared of :)
--
Rich
Enfield NS
Canada
Rich Johnson
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> Rich Johnson wrote:
>
>> I left Dartmouth in 1970 at the tender age of 7. I don't rember that
>> area at all well. I do remember the apts being (RB RB RB oh great
>> guardian of the grammer, how does one remember which being or been to
>> use? Short answer only) built on Albert St and the corner store at 5
>> corners and being able to see underneath the main shop floor.
>> --
>> Rich
>
> *** The short answer: Generally, "being" is in the present, "been"
> is in the past:
>
> A house is being built.
> Other houses have been built before.
>
> Richard
Geeze even just mention his initials and he appears :
Thank-you kind sir
Rich Johnson
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>
> "Brian Smith" <Hal...@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
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>
>> We noticed <vbg>.
>
> And we forgive, too :-)
>
> - Rick
>
Not too damn often, and then only grudgingly
Lucretia Borgia
<Hal...@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote:
>
>"Gimme a Break" <vem40...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>> quick quiz...
>>
>> name 3 stores in Downtown Dartmouth that have been there more than 25
>> years?
>
>There's a downtown Dartmouth?
>
But what about Dratmouth?
Brian Smith
"Lucretia Borgia" <lucreti...@Florence.it> wrote in message
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>
> But what about Dratmouth?
Drat, I live in Dartmouth!
Rick Walker
> I vaguely remember a police station, but on on Ferry Rd I think, the one
> that went from Newcastle St to Pleasant St, a block down from Albert. We
> lived in Evergreen House, in a 2 level flat on the right side as you came
> up Albert St.
The RCMP station, right next door to where I grew up on Pleasant, was
right between Five Corners and Old Ferry Road. Of course I know Evergreen,
Rich! It was the old YMCA building at one time, and when I was in Dartmouth
High, a Jollimore family lived there. As time went by, MLA Mike
Forrestall's (sp?) brother (I can't remember his first name!) occupied it.
He was and is a painter, very well-accomplished fellow. If you can remember
Albert Street way back then before the apartments, you MUST remember the
chestnut trees along the street! It was "loaded with them".
> I know you're a wee bit older than me, You were probably one of the bad
> teenagers we little ones were scared of :)
LOL. No, we weren't that bad. But I did get "loaded with them". :-)
- Rick
Rick Walker
"Lucretia Borgia" <lucreti...@Florence.it> wrote in message
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> But what about Dratmouth?
Hunh? :)
Brian Smith
"Rick Walker" <R...@WR.com> wrote in message
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>
>> But what about Dratmouth?
>
> Hunh? :)
The spelling mistake in the subject line. Try to keep up <g>.
Brian
Rick Walker
"Brian Smith" <Hal...@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
> The spelling mistake in the subject line. Try to keep up <g>.
LOL! Look back at when I posted my "Hunh"... Back at cha! {:^)
Rich Johnson
>
> "Rich Johnson" <rwh.j...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
>> I vaguely remember a police station, but on on Ferry Rd I think, the
>> one that went from Newcastle St to Pleasant St, a block down from
>> Albert. We lived in Evergreen House, in a 2 level flat on the right
>> side as you came up Albert St.
>
> The RCMP station, right next door to where I grew up on Pleasant,
> was
> right between Five Corners and Old Ferry Road. Of course I know
> Evergreen, Rich! It was the old YMCA building at one time, and when I
> was in Dartmouth High, a Jollimore family lived there. As time went
> by, MLA Mike Forrestall's (sp?) brother (I can't remember his first
> name!) occupied it. He was and is a painter, very well-accomplished
> fellow. If you can remember Albert Street way back then before the
> apartments, you MUST remember the chestnut trees along the street! It
> was "loaded with them".
>
For some reason I associate Old Ferry Rd with the station.
The old YMCA was accross the street in a big old house. Evergreen was the
home of one Dr. Helen Creighton (Name dropping I am) of Farewell to Nova
Scotia Fame. Mum and her remained christmas card + letter friends, one of
Dr. Creightons last public appearances was at my wedding.
We also have a family connection to Clary Croft (another drop) though
SWMBO's side. Small world.
>> I know you're a wee bit older than me, You were probably one of the
>> bad teenagers we little ones were scared of :)
>
> LOL. No, we weren't that bad. But I did get "loaded with them".
Would the name Cathy Kovacs ring a bell ?
Rick Walker
> For some reason I associate Old Ferry Rd with the station.
It was closer to Old Ferry than Five Corners, down in the "hollow".
> The old YMCA was accross the street in a big old house. Evergreen was the
> home of one Dr. Helen Creighton (Name dropping I am) of Farewell to Nova
> Scotia Fame. Mum and her remained christmas card + letter friends, one of
> Dr. Creightons last public appearances was at my wedding.
I confused the two, Rich. I know exactly where you lived... You said at
the end of Albert, which is correct, but isn't it listed as a Newcastle
Street address? Maybe not, but we know where you were at now :-)
> We also have a family connection to Clary Croft (another drop) though
> SWMBO's side. Small world.
Indeed! Haven't heard that name in a while.
> Would the name Cathy Kovacs ring a bell ?
Dr. Kovacs' daughter? Of course! I went to Hawthorne Elementary (the
old brick school) with her. Guess she did pretty well for herself! You
would have known... Oh, the Seaboyer family perhaps? Maybe the Withers
family? Both were mighty close to where you lived. Robert Dares???
- Rick
Marilyn E. Burford
> Dr. Kovacs' daughter? Of course! I went to Hawthorne Elementary (the
> old brick school) with her. Guess she did pretty well for herself! You
> would have known... Oh, the Seaboyer family perhaps? Maybe the Withers
> family? Both were mighty close to where you lived. Robert Dares???
Hey, I went to the old, brick Hawthorne school too, but just for grades
Primary and One (did you ever have Queenie Adams or Miss Gower?). After
one, my mother was notified that for gr. 2 I had to attend Finlay School,
but it became a moot point as we moved up to Windmill Road and I then
went to the old brick Park School for gr. 2 & 3 (Mrs. Newton and Mrs.
Butler). There's a lawyer around named Brian Newton, and I remember that
was the name of Mrs. Newton's son and have always wondered if it was one
and the same.
M.
Richard Bonner
> We could also include the Dartmouth Marine Slips (albeit with a name and
> ownership change) they are still there in the downtown.
> Brian
*** I thought they had closed.
Richard
Richard Bonner
> Geeze even just mention his initials and he appears.
*** It just happened to be that this was a thread in which I was
participating.
> Thank-you kind sir
> --
> Rich
*** You're welcome.
Richard
Richard Bonner
> Would the name Cathy Kovacs ring a bell ?
> --
> Rich
*** I used to know a Cathy Kovacs - probably the same one.
Richard
oldtrout
> "Rick Walker" <R...@WR.com> wrote in
> news:_L4Te.85629$Ph4.2...@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca:
>
>
>>"Rich Johnson" <rwh.j...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:Xns96C8B76...@198.80.55.250...
>>
>>
>>>I vaguely remember a police station, but on on Ferry Rd I think, the
>>>one that went from Newcastle St to Pleasant St, a block down from
>>>Albert. We lived in Evergreen House, in a 2 level flat on the right
>>>side as you came up Albert St.
>>
>> The RCMP station, right next door to where I grew up on Pleasant,
>> was
>>right between Five Corners and Old Ferry Road. Of course I know
>>Evergreen, Rich! It was the old YMCA building at one time, and when I
>>was in Dartmouth High, a Jollimore family lived there. As time went
>>by, MLA Mike Forrestall's (sp?) brother (I can't remember his first
>>name!) occupied it. He was and is a painter, very well-accomplished
>>fellow. If you can remember Albert Street way back then before the
>>apartments, you MUST remember the chestnut trees along the street! It
>>was "loaded with them".
>>
>
>
> For some reason I associate Old Ferry Rd with the station.
I remember when a horse bolted and went over the chain
on one of the ferries.
oldtrout
Dartguy
I don't remember that one, but I remember People's Lunch.
North side on Portland street ?
Brian Smith
"Rick Walker" <R...@WR.com> wrote in message
>
> LOL! Look back at when I posted my "Hunh"... Back at cha! {:^)
{;^)
Brian Smith
>
> *** I thought they had closed.
I must try to have a look the next time I'm down that way. Usually I'm just
watching out for people driving in excess of 80 kph on Alderney Drive, with
no time to look at the scenery <g>.
Brian
Rick Walker
"Dartguy" <scott...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Was it Brother's Lunch ?
> I don't remember that one, but I remember People's Lunch.
> North side on Portland street ?
Brother's Lunch used to be almost next door to Blue Bell taxi, whereas
People's Lunch, run by Carmen and Marsha, thrived on Portland street for
years as the BEST fish and chip place in Dartmouth. Brother's food was
pretty good, but paled in comparison to People's Lunch.
- Rick
Rick Walker
"Marilyn E. Burford" <bur...@chebucto.ns.ca> wrote in message
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> Hey, I went to the old, brick Hawthorne school too, but just for grades
> Primary and One (did you ever have Queenie Adams or Miss Gower?). After
> one, my mother was notified that for gr. 2 I had to attend Finlay School,
> but it became a moot point as we moved up to Windmill Road and I then
> went to the old brick Park School for gr. 2 & 3 (Mrs. Newton and Mrs.
> Butler). There's a lawyer around named Brian Newton, and I remember that
> was the name of Mrs. Newton's son and have always wondered if it was one
> and the same.
Let me try to remember the names at Hawthorne... Primary, can't recall.
I skipped grade one. Grade two, Mrs. Bailey, Grade three (shudder), Miss
Graves, who gave me the strap approximately 14 times (that's trips to the
cloakroom, not individual strapping). Grade four, again I draw a blank,
grade five, Mr. Spicer (Vice-Principal), and grade six I'm not sure of
either, but Mr. Wilson was the principal, and I remember getting the strap
from him about a half dozen times.
I cleaned up my act when I hit Prince Arthur Junior High... Well, there
were just more people getting caught at things than me :-)
- Rick
Gimme a Break
asked him countless times to let me reopen the business..he is not
interested! Too bad :(
"Rick Walker" <R...@WR.com> wrote in message
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JRL
I f memory serves me at all these days I beleive it was called The
Empire Store.
>
>"oldtrout" <no-...@home.ca> wrote in message
>news:cpBSe.162850$wr.34597@clgrps12...
>
>> Does anyone remember the store on the south side of I
>> think Queen St near the waterfront where one could
>> purchase ANYTHING. How that man remembered where things
>> were and more amazing how he ever took inventory is
>> mind boggling..
>
>could not be seen through the windows, for the stuff the packed the inside
>was also stores in the front of the shop. Yet, you could go in there, and
>as you said ANYTHING was able to be found by this older fellow. That was
>just behind the old DTS bus station :-)
>
> - Rick
Rick Walker
> I agree People's Lunch was great...Carmen and wife still live there. I've
> asked him countless times to let me reopen the business..he is not
> interested! Too bad :(
I still see Carmen around on his bike too. Always a smile and "How are
you, Rick". He's never forgotten my name, and never forgot an order when he
still had the place :-) IMO, he should have sold the building while there
was still interest in the downtown core; my dad sold his shop in '85, and
property values have plummeted since.
- Rick
Rick Walker
"JRL" <lecl...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> If memory serves me at all these days I beleive it was called The
> Empire Store.
My memory doesn't serve anymore; I have to get it myself, JRL :-) But I
haven't heard that name before, so it must have been the real name of the
business. Most that knew L.G. called it by his name, as most businesses
back then were small, as was the size of Dartmouth. Remember Commercial
Street? Hiltz Shoes? Oh, there's another downtown business I just thought
of that's still there; two, in fact...
Neiforth's Furniture, and Rideau Brown Furriers.
- Rick
Gimme a Break
there have been some positive changes in the last 10 years. Too bad the
waterfront couldn't have been utilized better. I totally disagree with city
and provinicial offices being situated on the best part of Downtown
Dartmouth. Why not make that all a retail and residential development? A big
eyesore of a building on the best piece of land and it's used mostly by the
city.
"Rick Walker" <R...@WR.com> wrote in message
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Rick Walker
> I agree about there being little interest in Downtown Dartmouth, although
> there have been some positive changes in the last 10 years. Too bad the
> waterfront couldn't have been utilized better. I totally disagree with
city
> and provinicial offices being situated on the best part of Downtown
> Dartmouth. Why not make that all a retail and residential development? A
big
> eyesore of a building on the best piece of land and it's used mostly by
the
> city.
Good point, Gimme. There's enough condos around the area, and more
coming. That *should* create a demand for more businesses in the area
again, but it's a wait and see thing I guess. It used to be that if you put
a retail store up, people would come. Now, it seems to work (if at all),
that first you put the people there, and then the businesses will follow.
- Rick
Rich Johnson
>> Would the name Cathy Kovacs ring a bell ?
>
> Dr. Kovacs' daughter? Of course! I went to Hawthorne Elementary
> (the
> old brick school) with her. Guess she did pretty well for herself!
> You would have known... Oh, the Seaboyer family perhaps? Maybe the
> Withers family? Both were mighty close to where you lived. Robert
> Dares???
>
>
I was good friends with her brother George, and I went to their house most
days after school.
The only names that I still recall from back then are the Lamplue's and the
Cordeau's
Hector
In 1986/87 our computer group held one (and only one) of our monthly
supper meets there.
It was memorable because after serving the eight or so of us, and making
sure we were happy she went and sat at a table to the side. Shortly
when our glasses ran dry and we asked for refills, her response was, "I'm
on break get your own"
So that we did, Lester C was bartender and a fine one at that. All
beverages were paid for and we had a good time.
A party to remember, Lester C could party very nicely thank you.
The one slight drawback was the gentleman in the far corner (not one of
ours) sleeping with head partly in his MOO GOO Gia Pan or what ever it was.
True story, I can provide witnesses.. I won't remember names but one went
to Boston States, one went to DaL
another to MSVU.
As Bob often sang "Thanks for the memories.."
oldtrout
> Was it Brother's Lunch ?
> I don't remember that one, but I remember People's Lunch.
> North side on Portland street ?
I am not sure. It was next to the BOM later a trust co.
and the taxi stand was there.
oldtrout
>
>
>>I worked in the BOM when it was next to Brother's
>>Lunch. The washrooms were off the basement floor by
>>three steps and every time it rained all the sewage
>>backed up in the jons and flowed down over the steps.
>>
>
>
--
JRL
How about the Bus station with the black fella on the Harley.
Rick Walker
> How about the Bus station with the black fella on the Harley.
His name, believe it or not, was Walter Raleigh, and one Hell of a nice
guy too.
- Rick
Marilyn E. Burford
> Oh that brings back memories of the Chinese cafe in that area.
> In 1986/87 our computer group held one (and only one) of our monthly
> supper meets there.
>
> It was memorable because after serving the eight or so of us, and making
> sure we were happy she went and sat at a table to the side. Shortly
> when our glasses ran dry and we asked for refills, her response was, "I'm
> on break get your own"
>
> So that we did, Lester C was bartender and a fine one at that. All
> beverages were paid for and we had a good time.
> A party to remember, Lester C could party very nicely thank you.
>
> The one slight drawback was the gentleman in the far corner (not one of
> ours) sleeping with head partly in his MOO GOO Gia Pan or what ever it was.
>
> True story, I can provide witnesses.. I won't remember names but one went
> to Boston States, one went to DaL
> another to MSVU.
>
> As Bob often sang "Thanks for the memories.."
You mean the Chinese restaurant with the sloping-inward front wall, do
you?
MB
Brian Smith
"Marilyn E. Burford" <bur...@chebucto.ns.ca> wrote in message
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>
> you?
I can't remember the name of that place. But my Wife and I ate there quite
often in the early seventies.
Brian
Shagadelic
Photographer developped a few roles of Film for him at our house. The
pix were Risque by the standards of the day (mid-60's), and my dad
blacked out all the young woman's eyes. To say the least Walter was
not impressed.
Hector
<bur...@chebucto.ns.ca> wrote:
> On Wed, 7 Sep 2005, Hector wrote:
>
>> Oh that brings back memories of the Chinese cafe in that area.
>> In 1986/87 our computer group held one (and only one) of our monthly
>> supper meets there.
>>
>> It was memorable because after serving the eight or so of us, and making
>> sure we were happy she went and sat at a table to the side. Shortly
>> when our glasses ran dry and we asked for refills, her response was,
>> "I'm
>> on break get your own"
>> SNIP>>
>
> You mean the Chinese restaurant with the sloping-inward front wall, do
> you?
>
> MB
>
Don't remember that part, next time I'm by that way I will get a bit more
accurate.
Maybe even a name.
Shagadelic
across from the old MayfairTheater (Later an auction house that
burned). The Shell was between Fishers Stationary and Blue Bell Taxi.
Ahh the old Blue Bell taxi Stand. Go inside next door to where the
lunch counter was and ask for a bowl of Turtle Soup heheheheheh!
Soon after you were escorted up stairs to a fair maiden just waiting
for you!
Rick Walker
"Shagadelic" <shagging@a_home_near_u.net> wrote in message
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> I could be wrong, but I beleive it was the Shell Resturaunt
> across from the old MayfairTheater (Later an auction house that
> burned). The Shell was between Fishers Stationary and Blue Bell Taxi.
> Ahh the old Blue Bell taxi Stand. Go inside next door to where the
> lunch counter was and ask for a bowl of Turtle Soup heheheheheh!
> Soon after you were escorted up stairs to a fair maiden just waiting
> for you!
That's old Dartmouth talking! Wow. Haven't heard the "Turtle Soup" at
Brother's Lunch story for years! :-) The Shell was across the street from
the Mayfair Theatre, and was by far the most popular of the two we had
downtown.
The other was the Sun-Sun, closer to the harbour. Charlie Woo, owner of
the Shell, had the best meal for the deal, though. And to see him at the
front counter, using (not kidding), an abacas to do his accounting, was a
sight I'll remember 'till I die.
Thanks for the memory, Shag :-)
- Rick
Richard Bonner
> "Richard Bonner" <ak...@chebucto.ns.ca> wrote:
> >
> > *** I thought they had closed.
> I must try to have a look the next time I'm down that way. Usually I'm just
> watching out for people driving in excess of 80 kph on Alderney Drive, with
> no time to look at the scenery <g>.
> Brian
*** They are pretty zippy along there, aren't they?
Richard
Richard Bonner
> I agree People's Lunch was great...Carmen and wife still live there. I've
> asked him countless times to let me reopen the business..he is not
> interested! Too bad :(
*** Nope, he's retired now. I think he still owns the building across
& up the street where a barber shop used to be. I spoke to him one day
about two years ago in there. The place was empty except for a few pieces
of furniture.
Richard
Richard Bonner
> "JRL" <lecl...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > If memory serves me at all these days I beleive it was called The
> > Empire Store.
*** That rings a bell with me, but I am thinking of a pawn shop.
> Remember Commercial Street?
*** It was Water Street and now Alderney Drive.
> Oh, there's another downtown business I just thought
> of that's still there; two, in fact...
> Neiforth's Furniture, and Rideau Brown Furriers.
> - Rick
*** I thought of Neiforth's while I was on the road yesterday, but
you beat me to the post. (-:
Richard
oldtrout
I am sure that was a chap by the name of Hope.
He was a riding friend of mine that was killed on his
bike as were many of my fellow drivers. That was one
reason I gave up driving.
--
oldtrout
oldtrout
--
oldtrout
JRL
I saw the last double feature at The Mayfair before it burned, Billy
Jack and Cool Hand Luke. I remember one time getting in with 10
Nesbitt orange bottle caps. Bought many a cherry coke at the Shell and
how about the Candy Bowl and the chip truck.