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

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Title

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

Creator

  • Photographer: Mallory, Randy
    Creator Type: Personal

Date

  • Creation: 2007-03

Language

  • No Language

Description

  • Content Description: 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.
  • Physical Description: 1 photograph : digital ; col.

Subject

  • Keyword: Piney Woods
  • Keyword: Piney Woods
  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Landscape and Nature - Forests
  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Social Life and Customs - Travel
  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Business, Economics and Finance - Tourism
  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Social Life and Customs - Popular Culture
  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Business, Economics and Finance - Oil and Gas - Stations
  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Business, Economics and Finance - Stores - General Stores
  • Thesaurus for Graphic Materials (LC): Convenience stores
  • Thesaurus for Graphic Materials (LC): A-frame buildings
  • Thesaurus for Graphic Materials (LC): Wooden buildings

Primary Source

  • Item is a Primary Source

Coverage

  • Time Period: mod-tim
  • Coverage Date: 2007-03
  • Place Name: United States - Texas

Citation

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

Collection

  • Name: Randy Mallory Papers
    Code: RMP

Institution

  • Name: UNT Libraries Special Collections
    Code: UNTA

Rights

  • Rights Statement: Reproduction and publication of materials in this collection are subject to the policies of the UNT Special Collections department. Copyright restrictions may apply.

Resource Type

  • Photograph

Format

  • Image

Identifier

  • Accession or Local Control No: UNTA_AR0954-2021-113-1710
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metadc1979487
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