Many times on my journeys throughout Maine I have stopped by Hussey's to poke around the store's 30,000 square feet of retail space. Sometimes I buy venison sausage, other times I chat with the sporting goods salesmen, and occasionally I frantically search the store's countless aisles for a restroom sign. The sheer texture of the store and its juxtaposing goods always catch my eye regardless of my reason of stopping by.
Wedding Gowns...
Vintage military canteens and leather shoelaces.
All the Carhartts you could ever want.
Do you feel lucky?
Hussey's has a great selection of Emerson of Maine Boots.
Anyone visiting Maine should make the trek to the Hussey's General Store. They are a dying breed and as much a part of Maine as Bean boots and lobster fishing.
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20 comments:
That store looks awesome. "Shotgun wedding" immediately popped into mind after looking at the first picture.
Not being a gun owner, I have no idea what they cost. Is $6500 normal for a vintage rifle? How vintage or rare was that particular rifle? It seems real steep.
Unitedstyle,
I am not a gun nut by any means but i think its safe to assume that a 130 year old classic gun like a Winchester repeating rifle will be very collectible. I am sure you could get one made in the 20s or 30s for a third to a quarter of that,
foster
you gotta luv it..... but do they have Shwanns gold nugget ice cream bars?
hmm i would be surprised if they didnt mom,
foster
Fantastic post. Planning my first trip to Maine this summer.
Thank you again for your insight into Bean Signature last might.
Dan
Dan,
the hussey's general store should definitely be on your list. Thanks for the kind words,
foster
This is bloody brilliant!
Caroline,
The Hussey's general store is the coolest store i have ever been in. they dont try hard to make it cool, they just are naturally cool.
foster
that sign at the top just made my day. so awesome.
Brian,
the place is one in a million and the people that run the place have a great sense of self,
foster
This is too great. I wish I could book a flight to Maine right now to check it out for myself! I just found your blog and it looks very cool.
Megan,
the store is more empressive and has far more texture in person. Thanks for the kind words about my blog,
foster
I want that green/black check cap. I found their website, but was disappointed/glad to see that they escaped the clutches of instant commerce and globalization. Good for them, bad for me.
Dale,
sometimes you just have to make the trip in person. you would not regret it.
foster
That's what I am talking about! Americana! Gotta love it, very real, cause it is! and more than anything it shows that SIMPLIFICATION is the way to go! They should start a chain, sell franchises tuned to certain parts of the country. Blue Tick Hound Dog Hog Hunting accessories in the South. Homemade All Natural Surf Board Wax in Kalifornia! Amish Made Bourbon Whiskey Barrels in Tennessee, along with your do it yourself whiskey making recipes. You could plop a store down in New York City like this and charge admission to come in and spend money. Hell you could charge a percentage on how much your planing to spend. Brilliant. more like this please. AP
a sense of humor goes a long way in my book
I loved trips to Hussey's as a kid. My family lived in Farmington before moving to Vermont. Hussey's is definitely a place where you can say, "If they don't have it, you don't need it." Kinda like Renny's.
Well put, if husseys doesn't have it, you certainly don't need it.
Foster
I do feel lucky! I always dream of becoming a hunter but I think it's not possible coz' I'm living here in the city. But I do like those rifles on the stand. I hope I could drop by one day with my motorcycle and even though I won't or I can't use my gun for hunting, I'll just pamper it with coating protective maintain its beauty. But first I gotta know what coat is the best for it.
Thank you. Great blogs
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