Orwell Oswego County New York Olmsted Store Front Groceries Crocks Boots Shoes Real Photo Postcard

A. E. Olmstead's Store in Orwell, New York, represents a quintessential American general store from the early 20th century. Such establishments were the commercial anchors of rural communities, offering a comprehensive range of goods as indicated by the visible signs for Groceries, Crockery, Boots & Shoes and Dry Goods & Clothing. The proprietor, A. E. Olmstead, also serving as the postcard's publisher, highlights the entrepreneurial spirit common in small-town commerce during this era.