Walton's Five & Dime Store

Chris Dodkin

Chris Dodkin

West Coast Correspondent
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The original Walmart store, in Bentonville AR

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The store is now a Walmart visitor center, with gifts, a cafe, and a museum.
 
Thanks Brian - it was such a local looking store, it's hard to imagine it spawned an empire
 
Also the term, "Five and Dime", is just so American. Interesting though, to see the flags of other countries used as curtains in the apartments next door.
 
Not sure what that's all about Brian, as the building appeared to be owned by Walmart, with the downstairs being a cafe with pastries etc.
 
Yes, apparently there's a virtual tour of Sam Walton's old office and a map featuring information on customers, stores, suppliers and associates from around the world. I didn't go in! :D

They've even got Mr. Sam's trusty old Ford F-150 parked out front

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Yep, well restored - and they even have one for the nippers to ride in

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Thanks Dave - worth getting up at the crack of dawn for then!
 
I think i read somewhere one of Sam Walton's children still lived in their original 4 bed house.
I dont think id have the self control id be partying like 1999 :p
 
Thanks Beth - yep old time small town shopping - much nicer! :)
 
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