Record #:

37607

Author(s):

Saintsing, Katie

Abstract:

Opened in 1883, it fulfilled customers’ needs from the cradle to the grave…literally. Mast General Store’s location in Valle Crusis almost lives up to the store’s slogan from that time: “if you can’t buy it here, you don’t need it,” indicated in the accompanied photo. As for the general store nuance of yesteryear, that can be perceived in the chicken coop door on the floor (deterrent for dishonest chicken barterers) and a five cent cup of coffee.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 82 Issue 7, December 2014, p236

Subject(s):

Mast General Store (Valle Crucis); Mast General Store (Watauga County); Valle Crucis--History; General stores; General stores--Valle Crucis