Sidney, Manitoba

1,348 miles

Sidney General Store

Feb 5 – The Sidney General Store is also labeled “The Red & White Store” on the little awning roof.  There were several Red & White stores in Canada in the 20^th century, and red & white seem very appropriate for a Canadian company.  But in 1925, an American company took the name and operated a chain of independently owned and operated food stores.  It’s not clear whether the Canadian stores were part of this chain, or whether the name became a source of contention.

This store looks like a center of community life in Sidney.  It appears that the owners live upstairs (note window boxes with flowers).  Outside a variety of things are for sale that one might want when the store is closed: propane, ice, cola, newspapers.  There is a window for selling icy treats in summer and a bench for sitting.  On the side is a patio with a pretty pergola over a picnic table and potted plants.  This would be a delightful place to sit in good weather! 

image:  Google Street Views