Colabrese Brothers General Store - Tucker County, West Virginia

Explore the historic Colabrese Brothers General Store in the beautiful mountain town of Thomas, West Virginia.
Located in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains, the town of Thomas has a story to tell. It's a story of immigration, industry, and community. It's an American story, and it's one that's partly told by the buildings that have stood in the town through much of its journey.
The store was founded in 1936 by the Colabrese family who immigrated from Italy in the late 1910's and settled in Thomas to work in the coal mines. It carried lots of general merchandise from hardware, wallpaper, miners sundries, even Harley Davidson motorcycles! Many old items still can be found and displayed inside these 110 years old walls.
As you walk in to the store, you immediately feel like you are stepping back into time. From the antique toys, to the old fashioned penny candy, the entire store is a throwback to the good ol days.
In early 2000, Bob and Andrea Anderson of Baltimore, Maryland purchased the store after falling in love with it after a visit to Thomas and decided to preserve this piece of American history.
Be sure to add them as a friend on Facebook. Their page is full of history, historic and current photography, local news, interesting facts about the community, and it really makes you feel like part of the family:
/ colabrese.generalstore
If you happen to travel through the mountains of West Virginia, make time to visit Tucker County and stop by the Colabrese Brothers General Store, and let them know that Brian sent you.
Video created by Brian Peddicord of Created in Santa Barbara
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Music by Dan O of danosongs.com

[@ColabreseStore]

Thanks Brian ! Again you have done a wonderful job on this Video ! You are the Best ! Your friends in Thomas, WV looks forward to you coming back to visit us. :o) Your Friend Bob (owner Colabrese General-Store)

[@CreatedInSB]

Thank you Bob! I couldn't have done it without you. I really appreciate the opportunity and support. Can't wait to come visit again. -Brian

[@RichRotella]

great place - good people : )

[@CreatedInSB]

Thanks Zach! I appreciate the comment :)

[@CreatedInSB]

Thanks Rich! I agree.

[@CreatedInSB]

Thanks man! I can't wait to see your next Fiesta Movement video!