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The Quik Trip store at the
corner of Lawrenceville Highway and DeKalb Industrial
Way, opened for business circa late 1958, though I
don't have an exact date. This store was opened by
Chester Robinson and was unaffiliated with the Quik Trip
company that today has an empire of almost 700 convenience
stores across the country. By coincidence, the first
Quik Trip in the national chain opened in Tulsa in 1958,
almost exactly when Chester Robinson opened his store at 1789
Lawrenceville Highway. The vintage images here all come
from his son Rhodes, who posted them on Facebook. Thanks
to Rhodes' friend Neal for sharing the link on the ATM FB
page. And thanks also go to Eric L. Watts for fixing me
up with the 2014 photo of this still-standing and slightly
expanded store, which is Decatur Wine &
Spirits today. Google map
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