Athens We Knew
Then and Now
An early general merchandise store destroyed by fire.
Nephews of Rufus Meador, the Lilly Brothers operated their store in the turn of the century.
Meador's store near his home provide a wide variety of products.
Bone's Athens Department Store operated from 1949-1961.
Pearis Massie's general store adjoined the Massie Hotel, known in our years as Bob Beckett's Maytag store.
Opened by Thomas Barbery after World War I.
Frank and Fred Parker offered appliances, parts, hardware, and general merchandise during Our Years.
"The Students Store" on Vermillion Street from 1910-28.
