Toccoa in Stephens County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
McCurry's Men's Shop
circa 1900
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2021
1. McCurry's Men's Shop Marker
One of the oldest buildings in town, Mr. Carl McCurry opened his shop in 1929 with the mindset that every man in Toccoa deserves to dress up. This storefront is unique in that it was constructed with large separate bay windows. Ms. Phyllis Skelton has owned this building for many years.
Erected by City of Toccoa, Georgia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 34° 34.756′ N, 83° 19.747′ W. Marker is in Toccoa, Georgia, in Stephens County. Marker is on Doyle Street east of North Sage Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted below the window on the right (west) side of the storefront. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 56 Doyle Street, Toccoa GA 30577, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Martha Park Dress Shop (a few steps from this marker); Blumenthal's (a few steps from this marker); The Rebel (a few steps from this marker); Parker Newman Drugstore and Soda Shop (a few steps from this marker); Pool Room (a few steps from this marker); Main Street Café
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Regarding McCurry's Men's Shop. Contributing property, Toccoa Downtown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #11000879.
Also see . . . Historic Plaque Program. Main Street Toccoa website entry:
Mr. McCurry treated his customers as if they were his own family members and went above and beyond to serve his clients, as he often allowed customers to pay with store credit. He would even help Acree Davis at the funeral home at times if someone was to be buried without a suit and tie. Carl McCurry’s Men’s Shop is an important location in the history of Toccoa’s beautiful downtown atmosphere and a callback to times when dressing up was the norm and not the exception, and when caring for one’s customers included treating them like family. (Submitted on November 6, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2021
2. McCurry's Men's Shop Building
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
