FYI for those who reported this post: we generally allow posts where the goal is to identify a building's original designed tenant. Just because it turns out that a building wasn't chain-built doesn't mean that it's out of scope for this subreddit.
Haha, I discovered it a few weeks ago and have just gone down a long rabbit hole seeing what businesses were around then and are still here today in my area.
You don't. It looks like it's a ISO file. You can download and install a phantom DVD drive software and mount it and your computer thinks it's reading a disk. I sailed the high seas as a 13 year old way back when.
It has a 60's feel. The balustrade on the right make me believe it started as a restaurant as compared to a bodega type small business ( because it's classy af). Maybe a BBQ joint with pit in the back (far right)?
Idk what the building was originally built as - but what I do know is this place has the best margarita happy hour around. It’s our go to Mexican restaurant!
FYI for those who reported this post: we generally allow posts where the goal is to identify a building's original designed tenant. Just because it turns out that a building wasn't chain-built doesn't mean that it's out of scope for this subreddit.
Well, according to PhoneDisc, it was an auto rental business back in 1995.
Awesome, Phone Disc reference.
Haha, I discovered it a few weeks ago and have just gone down a long rabbit hole seeing what businesses were around then and are still here today in my area.
How do I open this on my phone? Thanks for this amazing information!
I think you have to install it on a computer..
You don't. It looks like it's a ISO file. You can download and install a phantom DVD drive software and mount it and your computer thinks it's reading a disk. I sailed the high seas as a 13 year old way back when.
My immediate first thought
Found this from 2008 and it kinda looks like an old 7-11, but it's missing the gable roof. I'm thinking generic convenience store or mom-and-pop shop.
https://preview.redd.it/gos48ynt1w5g1.png?width=2868&format=png&auto=webp&s=a867e5b3ddd1cc718e3d1287d94a8f3970986e08
I second the 7-Eleven guess. That's totally the building design
So as a person who has lived near this place no one remembers what it was it has been a revolving foot of places
That sign says Cupid's Restaurant grill and bar
I meant it was probably a convenience store before that, like dating back to 1971.
Oh, yeah it could have been anything back then. I am sure they have property taxes if OP is that curious.
I could tell it was a convenience store of some sort. Looks like it was built as a Caper House food store location.
Snippet from March 7, 1971.
https://preview.redd.it/ych6fgzuxy5g1.jpeg?width=2520&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f3d3250ac8e65c1901cecde50e0398e2a52e5444
Great work
Did you make a reddit account for your restaurant?
Yes, but just a restaurant I visited
Kwik-E-Mart from the Simpsons?
Looks like a store near me that used to be a Butternut Bread Outlet.
it looks like just a commercial building.
not sure it fits the sub, really
It was a Caper House then became The Pantry
When was it these businesses?
They built it in the early 70s and I know it was still a Pantry in the early 90s
I remember my Dad had a coffee cup for The Pantry. He would often stop at this location to use the restroom and refill his coffee mug for a nickel.
Laundromat?
It looks like a Brown's Chicken
If it isn't obvious and there are various differing guesses, then I guess it is in fact fooling anybody
It looks like a Kwik E Mart
Looks like a repurposed 1970's 7-11.
quick-e-mart honestly, that's what it looks like
Looks like an Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips that i remember growing up.
Looks like a old Casey's gas station
Looks like the kwik-e-mart.
White Hen Pantry !
Looks like it could have been a 7/11 at one time.
It has a 60's feel. The balustrade on the right make me believe it started as a restaurant as compared to a bodega type small business ( because it's classy af). Maybe a BBQ joint with pit in the back (far right)?
A pantry store
Parking lot at this place is fuuuucked lol. The spots are tiny! 😂
This is besides the point but this place is amazing
Damn it's not everyday u run across another redditor in ur local area. I live 5 mins from there.
Idk what the building was originally built as - but what I do know is this place has the best margarita happy hour around. It’s our go to Mexican restaurant!
7-11