[Foros Corner: A Quaint Convenience Store Amidst Nature's Beauty]

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Nestled in the serene landscape of East Texas, Foros Corner exudes the charm of a bygone era. The A-framed wooden structure stands as a rustic oasis along the highway, offering travelers a glimpse into the past. The vintage white car parked outside adds to the nostalgia, while gas pumps stand ready to serve. The hand-painted windows proudly display a variety of offerings, from tobacco to ice creams, inviting passersby to step inside and savor the delights of this welcoming general store. Surrounded by lush, dense trees, Foros Corner epitomizes the essence of small-town warmth and simplicity, a place where time … continued below

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Mallory, Randy March 2007.

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  • Main Title: [Foros Corner: A Quaint Convenience Store Amidst Nature's Beauty]
  • Series Title: Piney Woods

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Nestled in the serene landscape of East Texas, Foros Corner exudes the charm of a bygone era. The A-framed wooden structure stands as a rustic oasis along the highway, offering travelers a glimpse into the past. The vintage white car parked outside adds to the nostalgia, while gas pumps stand ready to serve. The hand-painted windows proudly display a variety of offerings, from tobacco to ice creams, inviting passersby to step inside and savor the delights of this welcoming general store. Surrounded by lush, dense trees, Foros Corner epitomizes the essence of small-town warmth and simplicity, a place where time seems to slow down, and memories are made.

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  • Preferred Citation: Randy Mallory Papers (AR0954), University of North Texas Special Collections

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Mallory, Randy. [Foros Corner: A Quaint Convenience Store Amidst Nature's Beauty], photograph, March 2007; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1979487/: accessed June 20, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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