Farewell Port Angeles, it's been swell. Due to a job situation I am moving away from the area, the blog will stay up as an archive.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

2/25/09

What would Port Angeles be without Swain's?

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

You are right? What would PA be without Swain's? It can never replace any big box store, in my opinion! They have everything and more !! Great picture of an icon !!!

Unknown said...

Neat photo--thanks!
Remember Cliff and Bea Swain as neighbors in the early 1950s--they lived behind us at Lopez and Lincoln. They then moved to the spit and lived in an old land barge and ran the boat docks.
Norman

Lowell said...

Swain's must be a drive-in or drive-by restaurant...and a city landmark. If I ever get to your city, I'll be sure to stop by.

Interesting photograph!

cieldequimper said...

Ummm... sorry... what's Swain's? A restaurant I suppose? A diner?

krazy kidz n katz said...

Got to love that store.. I know I do..

krazy kidz n katz said...

I love that store..

Unknown said...

Swain's is an old fashioned country store/ home improvement/ clothing/ etc. It's a landmark in Port Angeles, having been here over 50 years. Thanks Norm for the personal story, a neighbor of the Swains!

Anonymous said...

I used to walk down to swains every second I had. Free popcorn! I bought a coat from Layaway there. I miss Swains.....

Anonymous said...

I always end up going to Wal Mart...Swains is always out of stock and/or very little variety.

Unknown said...

ha - i left a comment with the name "Chat" Shakes head. Man oh man.

Unknown said...

That was you...ha ha, too funny. They're still doing the popcorn thing, 25 cents a bag!