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This corner shop located on Main Street in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, my hometown.

Owned by the Colban family since 1943, it is a bit of a landmark in the Mechanicsburg area. I'm sure in its heyday it was quite the gathering place for gossip and news. Duane and I ventured into the place a few years ago. It was very dingy, dirty and kind of gross, but there was Mr. Colban, sitting in his usual place by the front window hotdog carousel. (by the way, the same hotdogs from 1974, I think?) Mr. Colban could always be found there, sitting and waving at people passing by. I spoke to him briefly...he reminded me of my dad. Such a nice man.

I found out that Mr. Colban had died in December of 2009 and the building was up for sale, "as is". I just hope it's "as is" condition doesn't get it demolished.

Here are the specs: Own a piece of history! Mechanicsburg borough business, formerly Colban's Sweet Shop, owned by Jimmy Colban since 1943. First floor commercial opportunity, with 4 bedroom, 2 bath apartment on 2nd and 3rd floors. Live in one work in the other. Don't miss this great opportunity. See it now! Being sold AS IS

It was first listed at $140K. It's down to $130,000.

Here is Mr. Colban's obit. Rest well, Mr. Colban!

James J. "Jimmy" Colban, 75, of Mechanicsburg passed away Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 at his residence.
Mr. Colban was born in Mechanicsburg, on July 27, 1934, the son of the late John and Margaret (Daudry) Colban.
He was the Owner and operator of Colbans Sweet Shop, and was was employed many years by the Mechanicsburg Club were he was a life member. He was a member of the VFW Post 477 Carlisle, Business Men's League Mechanicsburg, Sons of the American Legion Post 109, Loyal Order of the Moose and Eagles Carlisle.
Jimmy is survived by his daughter Rosemarie of Mechanicsburg and a cousin Frank Promutico of Lebanon.
Funeral Services will be held in the Myers Funeral Home of Mechanicsburg at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 4th.
There will be a viewing Monday from 6 to 7 in the Myers Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Mechanicsburg Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Harrisburg, 7790 Grayson Road, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17111.

I spent a morning among the Amish/Mennonite last weekend. I don't think they were old school Amish since they had running water and gas in their homes and shops and they weren't at all shy or bothered about me taking pictures.

I got just one click of this nice older woman walking out through her garden but I was happy with how the light came out.