Corner Shop Collection

Street scene, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Street scene, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Street corner, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Street corner, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Exterior of Court House Grocer, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Exterior of Court House Grocer, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Dauphine Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dauphine Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Dauphine Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dauphine Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Corner store in the French Quarter, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Corner store in the French Quarter, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Small town - Rogers, Arkansas, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Rogers, Arkansas. Small town. [Photographer's sign: Developing, Printing, Enlarging - Masingill Studio']

Northgate Huddersfield Circa June 1965

"Coronation Street"creator and screenwriter Tony Warren. 4th June 1980
" Coronation Street" creator and screenwriter Tony Warren. 4th June 1980

New flats and old buildings side by side in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. 30th April 1964

Village shop in Alfriston, East Sussex, England

Eagle Fruit Store and Capital Hotel, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1942. Creator: John Vachon
[Eagle Fruit Store and Capital Hotel], Lincoln, Nebraska

Shulmans market, on N at Union Street S. W. Washington, D. C. between 1941 and 1942. Creator: Louise Rosskam
Shulmans market, on N at Union Street S.W. Washington, D.C

Shulmans Market at the southeast corner of N Street... Washington, D.C. 1941-1942. Creator: Louise Rosskam
Shulmans Market at the southeast corner of N Street and Union Street S.W. Washington, D.C. with a 1931 Chevrolet car parked in front

Car in front of Shulmans Market on N at Union St. S. W. Washington, D. C. between 1941 and 1942
Car in front of Shulmans Market on N at Union St. S.W. Washington, D.C

Grocery store, Mt. Orab, Ohio, Route 74, 1942 or 1943. Creator: John Vachon
[Grocery store, Mt. Orab, Ohio, Route 74]

Alexander Gardners Photographic Gallery, 7th & D Street, NW, Washington, D. C. ca. 1863. Creator: Unknown
Alexander Gardners Photographic Gallery, 7th & D Street, NW, Washington, D.C. ca. 1863. [ Gardners Gallery; Views of the (American Civil)

Scene in Harlem area, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Scene in Harlem area

Half-grown farm boy on main drugstore corner in town, Medford, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Oregon. Medford. Half-grown farm boy on main drugstore corner in town

Hamlin & Co. Store, late 19th century. Creator: L. Thompson
Hamlin & Co. Store, late 19th century. Albumen print

Election Night Bonfire, 1864 (oil on canvas)
AKM210039 Election Night Bonfire, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Uhle, Bernard (1847-1930); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info)

The cast of Coronation Street on set. Pat Phoenix with newcomers Irene Sutcliffe and John Sharp. 16th April 1968

The corner of Bridge Street and Mary-le-Port Street, Bristol, just after vacation by G H Hodder who moved to 18/20 Mary-le-Port Street

Durban Street, Blyth. 2nd July 1974

Scenes in Woolacombe, Devon. 9th December 1964

Harrys Pie shop in Mill Street. 30th September 1971

Scarlet Street off St Annes in Liverpool 2nd March, 1933

Shopkeeper putting up prices outside cut-price grocers October 1955

Notre Dame, 1904. Artist: Albert Marquet
Notre Dame, 1904. Found in in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Pau, France

Corner shop, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Corner shop, 1952. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Corner of Chase Side and Chase Green Avenue, c. 1890 b / w photo)
3086737 Corner of Chase Side and Chase Green Avenue, c.1890 b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shop in foreground has signs)

Robins Shop - E F Tovey 1935

Robins family groces shop in North Eltham, Kent. 1934
" Robins" family groces shop in North Eltham, Kent. 1934

Gravesend Carnival. 1937

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"Capturing the Essence of Corner Shops: A Journey Through Time and Place" Step into the charming village of Alfriston in East Sussex, England, where a quaint corner shop stands as a testament to community spirit. Travel back to June 1965 in Northgate Huddersfield, and witness the bustling atmosphere surrounding a corner shop that served as a hub for locals. On June 4th, 1980, Tony Warren, the creator of "Coronation Street, " finds inspiration on an ordinary street corner – reminding us that even iconic stories have humble beginnings. In Newcastle upon Tyne's vibrant landscape, new flats harmoniously coexist with old buildings. Here lies another beloved corner shop that has witnessed generations come and go. Transport yourself to Lincoln, Nebraska in 1942. The Eagle Fruit Store and Capital Hotel proudly grace a street corner - symbols of resilience during challenging times captured by John Vachon's lens. Louise Rosskam's photographs take us further into history; Washington D. C. 's Shulmans Market becomes an emblematic gathering place between 1941-1942, and is here that neighbors connect over fresh produce and shared experiences. A snapshot from Mt. Orab, Ohio in 1942 or 1943 reveals the heartwarming essence of small-town life. A grocery store on Route 74 serves as both supplier and meeting point for locals seeking connection amidst wartime challenges (John Vachon). Delve deeper into time as we step foot inside Alexander Gardner's Photographic Gallery ca. 1863 at Washington D. C. 's iconic intersection of 7th & D Street NW – capturing moments frozen forever within its walls (Unknown). Gordon Parks' lens transports us to Harlem in New York City during the year 1943 – showcasing not only vibrant streets but also highlighting how local businesses like corner shops played vital roles within their communities. Finally, journey back to Medford, Oregon in 1939.