Name/Title
Cusson's StoreEntry/Object ID
BSH.13Description
A black and white photograph of the Cusson's grocery store, a white two-story building at 2938 Beach Blvd S. There are a few advertisements and signs by the front windows. A woman stands by the front door under the overhanging second floor porch.Photograph Details
Subject
Stores, Retail--Florida--Gulfport, Grocery stores, ArchitectureSubject Person or Organization
Cusson'sContext
"The house at 2928 Beach Boulevard was built in 1912, making it the earliest of Gulfport's commercial buildings. The first owner was Alexis Cusson, a Canadian brought here by the cigar business, who operated a grocery store on the first floor and rented the upstairs apartment. It was sold in the 1920s, and became the Florida Playthings factory, which manufactured wooden toys and lawn ornaments until 1938, when it was made over into apartments. The porches have been enclosed." (Gabber Newspaper, April 22, 2010)Collection
Photograph CollectionAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
UnknownInscription/Signature/Marks
Location
ReverseTranscription
Grocery at Gulfport
15 47
6053
300 Beach Blvd
1920'sLanguage
EnglishDimensions
Height
2-11/16 inWidth
4-7/16 inUpdated By
MCUpdate Date
February 26, 2026
