Tuesday, December 1, 2020

List of When Businesses First Opened

 The first year a local business opened was spotlighted in a News Banner special edition published way back in 1979. Reading over the list brings back many memories.

Only those who paid for an ad were spotlighted so some well-known businesses may not be included. Click on the images to make them larger. 


 
Bechac's Restaurant opened in 1885

 
 

 
 

 
 


 
 

 Collins Music, Covington Opened 1967, Jefferson Avenue
 
 
 

 

 
 


 


 

 
 



 

 

See also:

Covington Business Photos 1970's

Old Mandeville Griffin Bakery 

St. Tammany Ice & Manufacturing Company 

H. J. Smith's Sons General Merchandise Store 

The Story of Smith Hardware

Bogue Falaya Shopping Plaza 

Frank Patecek's Store  

Small Town Drug Store - Oliver Hebert 

TG&Y In Mandeville 

Talley's Feed & Seed

Tugy's Bar