Times do change, don't they? When I was a kid, we lived on N. Trenholm Road, just a mile or so from Trenholm Plaza. Going there was a big thing. They had Rose's drugstore, complete with a great toy department and a lunch counter. Above the counter were balloons hanging. We could choose one, the lady would pop it and out came a piece of paper listing what you got for free...my sister and I always hoped for a banana split, but those were few and far between! But when you're a kid, anything for free is a rush.
Today's paper contains an article about Trenholm Plaza being slated for a major facelift. The plans include extensive landscaping, streetscaping, expanded outdoor seating, more scenic and pedestrian-friendly walkways and new merchants. Particularly exciting is the addition of Rosso, an upscale Italian restaurant by local fave, Kristian Niemi, of Gervais & Vine fame. The article also mentions that the developer hopes to attract "well-known clothing stores." So, maybe we don't have to go all the way to Chicago for killer shopping anymore?
Rose's drugstore closed a long time ago, and I was able to move on and become a productive member of society! I welcome the makeover of Trenholm Plaza. Change is good. Life is good.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
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