Archive for the ‘West Pensacola’ Category
Weaver’s Furniture Store …
I think that Weaver’s Furniture Store was located over on “T” Street in Brownsville, but as usual, I am not sure about that. One thing I am sure of … whatever they were selling … people sure wanted. The customers are lined around the building. I do not know if it was TV’s or refrigerators ( must have been a Westinghouse product, judging by the sign on the roof ), but whatever it was, they sure wanted to buy them. Here is one showing the line …
Look at that line … maybe it was their Grand Opening. Whatever it was, it sure drew a crowd. One more …
Doesn’t this look like ” T ” Street to you? I almost would say that this building is still located there off ” T ” Street, somewhere north of the old ” Pleezing Grocery ” building. If anyone remembers Weaver’s Furniture Store or where this building is, please let us hear from you. Thanks again for looking …
Mitchell Motors …
Here are several of the Oldsmobile dealership … Mitchell Motors. This dealership used to be on the corner of Pace Blvd and Garden / Navy Blvd. Above is the part’s / service department. Notice how the service representative is wearing a white lab coat. Below is a panorama view of the exterior of the dealership.
I cannot remember when Mitchell Motors moved out to City Car, but I know that they were at this location for many years. I am not sure of the year that these photos were taken … maybe some of you will recognize these car models and help me with a year. Thanks for looking …
Al’s Bar …
This is Al’s Bar on Gulf Beach Highway. It was located four or five blocks out from Navy Blvd, almost across from Sunset that runs in front of the old Navy Point Shopping Center. I do not know if Al’s is still there, most likely not since this photo was made in the 1950′s. I know one thing … Al’s patrons sure had a fine taste in cars!
