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Columbia Mercantile

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The building that most people now refer to as the "Mercantile" is also known as the Magendie/Brunet Building. In 1852 V.E. Magendie bought a wooden structure on this lot. This building burnt in the great fire of 1854. Magendie first rebuilt of wood and then in 1855 he constructed the current brick structure. Later the building became a clothing and grocery store.

The State purchased the structure in 1948.

In April of 1960, Roy and Mary Raney moved the Columbia Mercantile from the building now occupied by the Nelson Candy Kitchen into the Magendie/Brunet building.

The building now is a grocery store with groceries, beer, wine, film, and more. The building is open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.

Location: PO Box 564, Main Street & Jackson, Columbia California 95310 Telephone 209-532-7511

Other Shopping nearby:
(Huntington) Antique Imports
(Princeton) Place To Bead
(Laurelton) A Time Remembered
(Whitestone) A&S Whitestone Flowers and Gifts
(Long Island City) Accel Trading
(South Amboy) Accordion-O-Rama

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06/09 Coming to The Columbia area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Atlantic City NJ April5-6 Over 90 different breweries from around the corner and across the country will showcase their unique libations.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
Contemporary Art Fair Connecticut Norwalk CT April27-28 Modeled after our two sucessful NYC shows at the Javits Center. Each of the two shows will have approximately 100 exhibitors.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.