Yes, it was constructed shortly before WWI to a design by C. Elwood Watkins and was the site of Hong Yuen & Co., Produce, before being converted to eight to nine unit apartment building.

It was! I love these old corner stores.

Agreed. The first iteration was my favourite as well, it would have looked so interesting. I love the contrast between old and new.

Thanks so much! Sunsets have been amazing for the last two weeks.

We do!