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0.9 miColumbia
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Specialties
Unusual assortment of unique stuff! Military surplus from around the world, work clothes and boots, Jackets and coats… like Pea Coats ! Special close out deals on men’s AND womens clothing (recently, several $ 195 coctail dresses for $ 39.95), hats and gloves and cold weather stuff. Also hot weather stuff all year ’round…hey it IS Columbia after all. All of the local theaters and many of the professional troups depend on us for COSTUMES… and Halloween and theme parties? fugetaboutit! Zippo lighters and fuel, knives handcuffs and whips…’nuff said! We also custom make dog tags that go great with the children’s camoflague for birthdays or??? Many backpacks and messenger type bags with new things arriving all the time. Historically interesting items from international militaries, some dating back as far as the mid-1800’s. See? an unusual assortment for anywhere, but especially for Columbia!
History
Established in 1947.
Started after WWII in a tiny Washington St. store by Mr. Dan Roth. In the ’50’s he added a larger location on Assembly St., and both stores operated untill the late ’60’s when the original Washington St. location was closed. The 2400 sq. ft. Assembly St. store was in the way of some urban revitalization, and in ’82 the store moved to the current location on Main St.
Throughout it’s history, many of the internationally popular entertainers would wander in. Even at 11 or 12, word spread quickly about Michael Jackson’s visit and the doors had to be locked for his protection!
After about 55 years of six days a week, the owner decided that we all needed a «weekend» like most other workers, and started a schedule of Tues.-Sat. with Sun/Mon closings… except at Christmas time!
The current owner joined his Great Uncle Danny in ’78, and took over in ’88, and nothing has been the same since!
Meet the Business Owner
Andy Z.
Business Owner
After being «persuaded» out of his jewelry/art business to join his Great Uncle Danny’s Army Navy Store, Andy has been at the helm for almost 37 years.
