East Aurora and Beyond - 2007 Visitors Guide - (Page 24) 24 A UNIQUE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE SINCE 1851 If you’re looking for a unique gift or a charming place to shop for things with a country flair, head to Marilla for a visit to the Marilla Country Store. Open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., the store is a local treasure which has been in constant operation as a general store and mercantile for 155 years! The original store was built in 1851 and at that time was the only general store for miles. Owner Sandy Grunzweig notes that many local farms were built around the store and that in the horse and buggy days it was the only place local people could go to shop for everything they needed since access to Buffalo was limited. At one time the store was so busy it employed up to 18 clerks on Saturdays. People could buy tools, nails, animal feed, clothes, sewing notions and many other products. Many customers would barter for their goods, often exchanging eggs or milk for flour or clothes. Although the store does still carry groceries, hardware and other dry goods for local families, it has expanded to include unique and handmade gift items and country home decor. Sandy Grunzweig says, “We like to feature one-of-a-kind items and things that seem to be getting hard to find.” They take pride in being able to offer a shopping experience unlike anywhere else. Today’s shoppers can browse the collection of accent furniture pieces from Pennsylvania or perhaps pick up some country-style linens or curtains. Other popular items include Beanpod Soy candles and handmade German smokers. Silver jewelry, made by master silversmith Wolf Runner of Michigan, is also sold in the store. The Marilla Country Store is the only place in the Northeast that carries his fine work. Each piece is individually created and no two pieces are exactly alike. The Marilla Country Store also carries some collectible figurines such as the popular Willow Tree Angel series. Other folk art collectibles are available as well. One such collectible is the line of Pipka Santas. Crafted in hard resin by Pipka, a Slovakian immigrant to the United States, each Santa figurine is designed to represent the cultural traditions and images of Father Christmas in a different country. If you’re feeling nostalgic, they also carry tin toys, such as Jack-in-the-boxes, and old-fashioned penny candy. Chocoholics will be happy to find many homemade chocolates including that Western New York favorite, sponge candy. Homemade fudge is available year-round. In summer, you can get a hand-dipped ice cream cone featuring locally produced Perry’s ice cream. Many original fixtures of the building have been maintained and the original wood floors are still preserved throughout. 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