Significance

This item holds historical significance as it depicts the old corner store; a historically significant building in the Emerald area that once acted as a social and shopping hub of the community.

Physical description

Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper. The black and white photograph depicts the Emerald corner store. In the right side of the image, people are standing outside then doors and advertisements can be seen on the store advertising S & G Russo's, as well as the corner store's signage. To the left of the image, a road can be seen with 2 cars parked on the right side of the road and trees lining the right side of the street. On the left side of the street, power poles can be seen.

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse:

COURAGE /
S & G RUSSO"S EMERALD CORNER STORE GOODFE /
LOCAL FOO /
CANS BOTTLES /
ICE /
BEER FOSTER'S /
COLD /