This image was part of a California State Library photographic history project documenting the daily lives and historical, political, and cultural contributions of California's diverse communities. On June 12, 1999, Long Beach residents donated to the Long Beach Public Library 398 family and personal photographs as part of this ongoing statewide project. Shown here is the interior of a grocery store, owned by Charley Scott (wearing apron). A wide variety of decoratively displayed canned and bottled goods are visible. Mr. Scott is leaning on a glass counter displaying candy and other small merchandise. In the background, two women are visible shopping in the store, which was located at 10th Street and Vina Avenue. The store served the Rose Park neighborhood. DATE NOTES: Circa 1920's. ORIG. IMAGE: 6.5" x 9" B&W glossy print. NEGATIVE: No. KEYWORDS: Food, occupations, design.
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