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Silvers 5 & 10
Savannah, GA
Photo and info courtesy Paul Bauke

Here's a photo of the building that remains from an old downtown five and dime store. Silver's 5 & 10 has been converted into an assortment of cafes and shops, but at least the original sign has been left in place.

Barber
Little Rock, AR
Photo courtesy Stewart Isbell

This air conditioned barber shop is still open for business in Little Rock, AR.

Radio Shack
Little Rock, AR
Photo courtesy Stewart Isbell

This Radio Shack appears to be in the middle of an old strip center in Little Rock.

The Murphy Elevator Co.
Louisville, KY
Photo courtesy Devil Doll

This is old building in Louisville, KY is home to The Murphy Elevator Company.

National
Pulaski, TN
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Not quite sure what type of business this is, but the lettering for the National in Pulaski, TN looks like it was neon once upon a time. 06-06

Ritchies Furniture
Elizabethton, TN
Photo courtesy Richard Weiss

This old furniture shop sports a rather famous name. Check out Ritchie's Furniture in Elizabethton, TN. 01-08

Philco
Albany, GA
Photo and info courtesy Lisa Pike

This Philco sign features old neon sign above a non-occupied building on North Jackson St. in Albany, GA. The sign may now be faded out but its clear that Philco letters used to once glow with pride.

In the early 20th Century, Philco was a very popular maker of radios and televisions, leading the industry in radio sales for a couple of decades. 09-06

M. A. Pace Store
Saluda, NC
Photo courtesy Richard Weiss

The M. A. Pace Store is a general merchandise store in Saluda, NC. The store has been around for almost 100 years, first opening for business in 1910. Saluda's historical downtown district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 03-09

Thompson's Store and Ward's Grill
Saluda, NC
Richard Weiss

Another of the historic downtown Saluda locations, the Thompson's Market and Grill is a familiar site to visitors to the area.

According to this website, the Thompson’s Store and Ward’s Grill, was built in 1910 and is identical to the M. A. Pace Store (above) also located along Main Street. The Thompson's Store has been operated by the Lola Ward family since 1941 and serves as a community gathering spot. 03-09

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