Maplewood History: O’Brien’s Nationwide Grocery – Part Two

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This photo and the next one from Maxine's collection reveal that this building was also once a corner grocery. No date or identities of these folks is available.

Alright. Where were we? I certainly hope everyone had as good a time over the holidays as I did. They always seem a little chaotic with all of the running here and there.

Family and extended family coming from out of town and then leaving too soon. It seems when we’re young many of us find ourselves trying hard to separate from the family but at my age we want to hold on to every bit of it. I am especially thankful for my very large, congenial family.

Now back to the O’Brien’s. You may want to review the previous post as the story is very interesting. We tend to forget what a tough time some of these folks had.

Thanks again to Maxine Fellhauer for these photos and to Gary Tash for sharing them with us.

A vintage photo of Anna O'Brien.
A vintage photo of Anna O’Brien.
" sandy Erny's grandma 90" reads the notation with this photo.
” Sandy Erny’s Grandma 90″ reads the notation with this photo. (Clarification: O’Brien’s Grocery at 7327 Commonwealth, corner of Tennyson and Commonwealth in the Greenwood neighborhood is in the background).
A close up of the display window.
A close up of the display window.
Martin Fellhauer working on the rear of the store.
Martin Fellhauer working on the rear of the store.
Maxine Fellhauer and Mrs. O'Brien taking a little sun.
Maxine Fellhauer and Mrs. O’Brien taking a little sun with friends.
Many of you will recognize this building at the intersection of Greenwood and Commonwealth. Seen here in 2008. Doug Houser photo.
(Clarification: Maxine’s collection also includes two photos of this building, just one block from O’Brien’s Grocery.  Different building).  Many of you will recognize this building at the intersection of Greenwood and Commonwealth. Seen here in 2008. Doug Houser photo.
This photo and the next one from Maxine's collection reveal that this building was also once a corner grocery. No date or identities of these folks is available.
This photo and the next one from Maxine’s collection reveal that this building was also once a corner grocery. No date or identities of these folks is available.  Not even the dog’s name.
Same building.
Same building, same dog.  3rd guy from the left has the same pose.
Those of you who have followed my blog for awhile may be more familiar with this view. Doug Houser photo.
Those of you who have followed my blog for awhile may be more familiar with this view. Doug Houser photo.
Maplewood's own virtuoso painter liked this view enough to paint it.
Maplewood’s own virtuoso watercolorist, Stan Masters, liked this view enough to paint it.  Courtesy of Carlene Masters.