Langley in Island County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Star Store 1919
Photographed By Shaw Zavoshy, April 12, 2022
1. Star Store 1919 Marker
Joe Primavera founded
the Star Store in 1919
as a shoe repair
business in his home at
Second Street and
Anthes Ave. He
moved the business to
First Street in 1922.
Joe, wife Martina and son Victor are standing in front of the new 1929 addition next to the first store (right). A brick facade was added to the original store in 1933.
Erected 2014 by Langley Main Street Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 48° 2.439′ N, 122° 24.495′ W. Marker is in Langley, Washington, in Island County. Marker is on 1st Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 1st Street, Langley WA 98260, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tiemeyer Bakery 1925 (a few steps from this marker); Luhn Building 1939 (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Office 1939 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Landing Site of Capt. George Vancouver (approx. 7.9 miles away); Assistant Keeper's House (approx. 7.9 miles away); Mukilteo Light Station (approx. 7.9 miles away); The Keeper's House (approx. 7.9 miles away); Early Explorers (approx. 7.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Langley.
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Photographed By Shaw Zavoshy, April 12, 2022
2. Star Store and Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
