424 Lakewood Ave., 05.08.11
I've always loved this little building, and I've never been able to figure out whether it's occupied or not - at least without going up and knocking on the door, which I haven't done.
I didn't do extensive city directory research, but in 1960, "Mann's Market - grocery" is listed here.
As of 2012, there have been some renovations at the property. It doesn't look like much of a net improvement (losing the tree certainly hurts, but that might be Duke Power tree-hating,) but perhaps it will look better when the boards come down.
04.07.12
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Submitted by Jim (not verified) on Tue, 1/28/2014 - 11:17am
In reply to Didn't that use to be by Anonymous (not verified)
Yes, I can remember going there in the 80s. It was an Authorized Service Center for many brands of appliances. I had several items serviced under warranty there.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 6/24/2011 - 2:00am
Didn't that use to be one of those places where various applicances under warranty could be taken. Seems I remember going there a couple of times for repair and parts.
Submitted by Chris (not verified) on Mon, 1/27/2014 - 2:34pm
Have been curious about this spot. Looks like a place called "Glass Space" used to (still does?) occupy the building. Would make a neat residential or commercial spot in the right hands.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 6/24/2011 - 2:00am
It was for sale by my former office about 10 yrs ago. A leaky roof had led to severe interior damage. There is a basement in this building and many of the floor joists were damaged. I did see someone working on it shortly after I saw it. It needed lots of attention. Seth Roberts
Submitted by kris (not verified) on Fri, 6/24/2011 - 2:00am
Evidence of 'Mann's Market' can still be seen in what looks like old neon sign wiring on the side. And is that the word 'SPACE' written backwards in the window?
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 6/28/2011 - 2:00am
I thought someone was living in it. I used to go past there quite often and used to see a guy coming in and out. I assumed he was living there because I never saw any evidence of toolsl
Submitted by Melissa Stajda (not verified) on Mon, 7/4/2011 - 2:00am
I admire this little building every time I drive by it, which is about once a week. In the last 2 weeks I noticed a couple of men coming in and out, so maybe it's being fixed up? They had a pickup truck with various tools and ladders. I love that little window, hope it stays :)
Submitted by Helena (not verified) on Wed, 9/14/2011 - 2:00am
I drive past this building every morning, and it looks like there's some renovation going on here. Blake, can you confirm? I'd love to see a new restaurant / beer garden in this space!
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