The Barnes-Skrondal Store in Des Moines

The photograph shows Skrondal’s grocery in the multi-gabled building known as “The Gables.”
Skrondal Store on Marine View Drive at South 227th Street

Photograph description

The photograph shows Skrondal’s grocery in the multi-gabled building known as “The Gables.”

Date or period
The Skrondals began renting The Gables in 1924, bought it in 1942, retired in 1950; building burned in 1952.
Place
Northwest corner of South 227th Street and Marine View Drive South, Des Moines, Washington
People
Cliff and Marie Skrondal; daughters Joreen and Margery; Mr. Barnes.

Historical context

DMHS’s History Quilt says Cliff and Marie Skrondal moved to Des Moines in 1924, operated their grocery here, briefly moved across the street in 1932, bought The Gables in 1942, and retired in 1950.

Research references

Historical identifications are stated only where supported by the existing DMHS collection or corroborating research. Unresolved dates, names, and locations are identified as such rather than inferred from appearance alone.

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