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Watson's Grocery Store Museum

On-Site Restrooms
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Shop

Watson's Grocery Store Museum

Watson's Grocery Store was built in 1895 and continued, virtually unchanged, until 1989. Soon after, the State Center Historical Society was formed to save Watson's Grocery as a landmark and museum. Step inside to see stocked oak shelves, roll-top bins and ice box. Sturdy benches and chairs still await customers who trade farm fresh produce for grocery items.

On-Site Restrooms
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Shop
On-Site Restrooms
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Shop
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Location

106 W Main
PO Box 156
State Center, IA 50247

Hours

Memorial Day thru Labor Day, Sun 1-4. Also by appointment.

Admission

Free.

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