Wednesday 15 March 2017

Sirdar, British Columbia March 12, 2017

I love old general stores. There is really nothing here except a store, a pub close by the store that appears to be closed for some time, and a couple of houses. I have not been able to find much information about the place on the internet either. Apparently at one time there were a few businesses, a rail station, and a rail turntable.

This one is at 49.243537, -116.621086 if you want to look it up on Google maps.




I had a peek inside the windows. The place operates because there is merchanise inside. I really want to look inside sometime as you can see very old original wood and glass store display cases. The store has a date of 1913 on the building. I was by here about a year ago and it was closed then. I think the hours might be erratic. 

I drove by this March 11 which was Saturday and it was closed. I drove by it again on my way home on March 13 and saw someone exiting the store. I pulled over and asked the elderly gentleman if the store was closed. He asked if I needed to get my mail. I mentioned I did not live in the area, I was passing through and I wanted to know when the store was open. He informed me that he was locking up and the owner went into Creston as there was a problem with a water pipe and that the owner needed to pick up something to fix it. So the store was closed until he got back. So now I know for certain the store operates. I am just three for three for not being able to see the inside. 



This is the pub.


Sirdar is on the side of a mountain. Across the highway is Duck Lake. These are terraced rock walls for an orchard just a little past the pub.

8 comments:

  1. Old general stores are wonderful. There was one that looked a lot like this one in a tiny town in MN. It carried everything from tools and axe handles to sewing thread and work shirts. It even had a pickle barrel by the counter. Sadly, it closed years ago. I would love to rummage around in the one you found.

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  2. The pub was open and seemed busy when we passed by last summer. Lots of cycles parked out front. I think it's seasonal.

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  3. I love old general stores. There are a couple where we visit in North Carolina. In one of them the husband ties trout flys. They are works of art especially give his hands are crippled.

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  4. Old general stores, usually have so much character & history, and a few characters. Love visiting them.

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