48 Photos Depicting What American Grocery Stores Looked Like Throughout the Decades

Captured in 1939, this iconic photo of an old grocery store represents a significant part of Gordonton, North Carolina’s history, offering a glimpse into the past of this unincorporated area in Davidson County.

Featuring ads for iconic brands such as Coca-Cola and Texaco, this photo serves as a window into the diverse yet segregated world of North Carolina before official desegregation in 1969, less than sixty years ago.