Dec. 6, 2008: Hart & Stone
General Store Opens in Mexico
MEXICO, NY—Hart &
Stone, a new 3,800-square foot general store located in the heart
of Mexico’s business district, celebrated its grand opening
Saturday, Dec. 6.
The store boasts a diverse selection of products
made in the United States, Canada and Europe including Salmon Falls
Stoneware, Playmobil toys, jewelry, leather, educational toys and
games, and general hardware as well as consigned items from local
artisans.
Also available is an in-store café
featuring Green Mountain Coffee, homemade baked goods and specialty
items, John F. Martin meats out of Lancaster, PA, fresh cheese curd
and a selection of Colosse cheeses.
Owners Pam and Brian Roach purchased the former Crandall’s
Pharmacy building on Main and Jefferson Streets and have renovated
and restored it to its original form when it was built in the mid
1880s.
“My husband and I both grew up in Mexico
and then left the area after college. When we moved back here, we
really wanted to find a way to give back to the community we both
love, and we wanted our kids to be proud to be a part of the community
as well,” said Pam Roach.
“We have been overwhelmed with the
support we have received from the village and its residents in bringing
this project to fruition. Everyone has been so welcoming and helpful
and we are sincerely grateful for that,” she added.
According to Roach, the name of the store
is a combination of the business names of the former owners of the
building Norval D. Hart Pharmacy and B.S. Stone & Co.
Hart & Stone employs seven.
“Hart & Stone is a beautiful country
store that honors the historical character of the property as well
as the Mexico area, while offering its customers a diverse selection
of products and unique hand-crafted items,” said L. Michael
Treadwell, CEcD, executive director of OOC, a private, non-profit
organization working to enhance and protect the economic climate
of Oswego County. “We look forward to their continued growth
and success in Oswego County.”
For more information about Hart & Stone,
call 963-2530.
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