PORTLAND, Ore. -- Strohecker’s is closing its doors after 114 years in the grocery business.
The grocery store’s last day will be Jan. 31. Store officials will not say why the store is closing.
“We come in and outnumber the employees when we come in at night,” said customer Dean Vacheresse. “I still never imagined it would go away.”
“It’s a huge disappointment and bummer and surprise,” added Sonja Synak.
Strohecker’s, in Portland’s West Hills, opened in 1902. It has never been a typical grocery store. It has a stand-alone liquor store, post office and pharmacy.
“We have an account here,” said Synak. “One of the few stores you can have an account at still.”
“I come here all the time because it’s the only place to get food which is important in a teenage life,” added Ella Synak.
Customers are now trying to decide where to take their business.
“We have to actually drive down the hill,” said Vacheresse.
Strohecker’s plans to re-open the pharmacy in Southeast Portland.
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