Black and white image showing shops at 149-153 Nelson Place Arch Roberts Collection 3 - Streetscapes & Nelson Place nelson place, 149-153 nelson place

Undated photograph, showing shops located at 147-151 Nelson Place. nelson place, shops, 149 nelson place, 151 nelson place

"The Gem Supply Stores," were general grocery and "mixed business," selling household staples at competitive prices. The stores operated between the late 1920’s and mid1930’s and were located at 149 Nelson Place and 28 Douglas Parade, Williamstown. The proprietor, Thomas G. Marr, later became the postmaster of Williamstown Central and led the formation of the Williamstown and Newport Anglers’ Clubnelson place, gem stores, c. 1930's