St. James General Store

October 27, 2009

Built in 1857, the St. James General Store is on the U.S. Interior Department's National Register of Historic Places. It has an old-time feel, with shelves of jams and jellies in glass jars organized under individual labels, and an upstairs book room.

Credit: Photo by Kirsten Luce

The charming St. James General Store was built in 1857 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Antique-style dolls stand on display. (October 18, 2009)

Credit: Photo by Kirsten Luce

The charming St. James General Store was built in 1857 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (October 18, 2009)

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The charming St. James General Store was built in 1857 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The book room is upstairs. (October 18, 2009)

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The charming St. James General Store was built in 1857 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The book room is upstairs. (October 18, 2009)

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The charming St. James General Store was built in 1857 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Charles Laux selects some candy with Peggy Laux, both of Lake Ronkonkoma. (October 18, 2009)

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The charming St. James General Store was built in 1857 and now is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Candy is sold by the pound from glass jars. (October 18, 2009)

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The charming St. James General Store was built in 1857 and has an old-fashioned cash register, punched to say 10 cents. (October 18, 2009)

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The charming St. James General Store was built in 1857 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The candy selection remains a big draw for customers. (October 18, 2009)

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The charming St. James General Store was built in 1857 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Abbey Von Zwehl, 9, of Nissequogue, selects candy from the store. (October 18, 2009)

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The charming St. James General Store was built in 1857 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Charles Laux, of Lake Ronkonkoma, selects a lollipop on this visit. (October 18, 2009)