Busy Bear Corner in Alton Bay Gone?

[nj2nh]

Originally Posted by topwater

However I dare say the Village store does 5 times the business, Why? gas pumps and parking. You can easily park 9 cars at the village store plus 4 at the gas pumps and 2-3 more on the road side of the gas pumps. I have delivered to both stores for MANY YEARS, and there is no discussion about who is busier. That 90 corner has always been a pain and tearing down the building would help immensely. Have the State kick in some money. they waste enough of it everywhere else.

I remember when that corner was Busy Corner and McGrath's was where the wooded lot is now. Alton Bay has had a lot of changes in the last dozen years or so. So little of what made it wonderful is gone - McGrath's, the roller rink in the Pavilion, the previous mini-golf and the store that was in the barn across from Busy Corner.

That corner is NOT terrible. If you are coming from Dockside and you are turning, you have the right of way. It is a piece of cake to turn there. The parking is just fine.

Tearing down the building would just make the bay utterly unappealing and totally unattractive. Shame on you for even suggesting it.

[topwater]

Originally Posted by nj2nh

I remember when that corner was Busy Corner and McGrath's was where the wooded lot is now. Alton Bay has had a lot of changes in the last dozen years or so. So little of what made it wonderful is gone - McGrath's, the roller rink in the Pavilion, the previous mini-golf and the store that was in the barn across from Busy Corner.

That corner is NOT terrible. If you are coming from Dockside and you are turning, you have the right of way. It is a piece of cake to turn there. The parking is just fine.

Tearing down the building would just make the bay utterly unappealing and totally unattractive. Shame on you for even suggesting it.

Sounds like someone is trying to live in the past.

[RLW]

Originally Posted by topwater

Sounds like someone is trying to live in the past.

The is one of the buildings that make up Alton's history. Why do the younger generation want to tear everything down that isn't up to the present architecture.

[Merrymeeting]

Originally Posted by RLW

The is one of the buildings that make up Alton's history. Why do the younger generation want to tear everything down that isn't up to the present architecture.

Younger generation is not the issue. As a mentor of mine often reminded me, "No matter what they are talking about, they're talking about money".

If a business could make the site viable, including restoration and upkeep, they would. Clearly this is a tough one at this site with this building as several have tried and failed.

Don't misunderstand. I've love to see the building remain and restored. But unless/until someone comes along with the $$'s and motivation to do so, complaining about it not happening won't do much.

[nj2nh]

Originally Posted by topwater

Sounds like someone is trying to live in the past.

And I have absolutely no problem with that. Since when is change absolutely necessary?


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[Mr. V]

Originally Posted by nj2nh

And I have absolutely no problem with that. Since when is change absolutely necessary?

It's not that change is necessary; it is in fact inevitable.

Keep up or get out of the way.

[nj2nh]

Originally Posted by Mr. V

It's not that change is necessary; it is in fact inevitable.

Keep up or get out of the way.

Wow. How kind you are. Get this. Irwin Marine told me it was rented and being renovated so, guess what, the building stay. I win. I hope we NEVER meet.


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[Mr. V]

Originally Posted by nj2nh

I win. I hope we NEVER meet.

If you think you can actually "win," that is your delusion.

Whether or not we ever meet is of no significance.

The issue is that life is change.

Always was, always will be.

Things evolve.

You can deny it, and try to fight it, but in the end change always wins.

[Top-Water]

Without a proper marketing campaign will this store make it, What worked in the past.

Was it the boots and shoes ....... or the rubbers.

For the record .... not the same person as topwater just happen to have a very similar username.

[mcdude]

Just to set the record straight.......Emerson's store is NOT the same as the busy corner store. Emersons was to the right of the busy corner store and was later called McGrath's before it burnt down. If photopost were up and running I would share older photos of both. Note that the Alton Bay Inn (now J P CHINA) (which is on the busy corner) is further up the hill.

[Top-Water]

Originally Posted by mcdude

Just to set the record straight.......Emerson's store is NOT the same as the busy corner store. Emersons was to the right of the busy corner store and was later called McGrath's before it burnt down. If photopost were up and running I would share older photos of both. Note that the Alton Bay Inn (now J P CHINA) (which is on the busy corner) is further up the hill.

Thank you ..... I miss the photopost section I figure if anyone would know the history of this area it would be you.

[mcdude]

Now the site of Gillan Marine



I found these old photos in other threads. Here's an old pic of the Busy Corner Store

[trfour]

Originally Posted by mcdude

Now the site of Gillan Marine

Pic#1 is how I remember The Busy Corner Store, mcdude.

[topwater]

Originally Posted by pondguy

The 60s was a great time to grow up in Alton Bay!

I agree it was. I remember skating there many times. IMO the Big Ugly building on the corner is a eye sore. I just don't know why so many old people on here want to get into a pissing match about things. Telling me " I should be ashamed ". Absolutely foolish thing to say. If you do not like my Opinion, so be it. That's what makes AMERICAN GREAT. Freedom of speech.

[barefootbay]

Originally Posted by pondguy

I guess us "old people" best behave!

Lmao ! Why start now !