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829 NW 7th

829 NW 7th, modern day view

Cameron Grocery ad, 1948

Me N’ My Brother Food Market mention in the paper, 1954

Savmor Food Market ad, 1957

In 1959, owner Bargain Charlie Cameron closed the food market and opened up his TV sales and service shop. He sold the sexy Philco Predicta.

Bargain Charlie’s ad, 1959, featuring the Philco Predicta

The next year, Charlie moved his TV shop to South Main, and opened up Cameron Laundry here. It was a favorite stopping-off place for this kid on his way home from the Rotary Park wading pool.

Cameron Laundry ad, 1960

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