Visit Swain's General Store, A Favorite Washington Shopping Spot Since the 1950s
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Jessica Wick
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There’s something that feels so nostalgic about stepping into an old-fashioned general store. In an era of large “one-stop shopping” chains, visiting a family-run general store can feel a lot more personal. And if you happen to live near Port Angeles, Swain’s General Store probably holds a lot of memories for you. After all, as the saying goes, “Swain’s has everything.”
The couple opened the 7,000-square-foot store in Port Angeles that year and the rest is history.
They became active in the Worldwide Distributors Cooperative, with Cliff serving as the Board President in the 1980s.
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It has been renovated twice, including an addition of a 12,500-square-foot warehouse in 1979. The latest expansion, in 2014, added another 4,300 square feet. That original 7,000-square-foot building is now a two-story, 38,300-square-foot space!
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They have a full lineup of clothing and shoes for children and adults alike, including some big name brands, plus hardware, fishing gear, and plenty of auto supplies.
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Everything is priced as fairly as possible, and if you don't see what you want, you're always encouraged to ask.
Needless to say, this is a favorite aisle for many local children.
And the selection is fantastic.
They sell t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and coffee cups.
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You're also welcome to shop online from their website 24/7.
Address: 602 East 1st. Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Isn’t Swain’s General Store fantastic? Work a visit into your next trip to Port Angeles.
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