Joe's Food Emporium/The Palms

Main St. Wolfville: A Self-Guided Heritage Tour

Joe's Food Emporium/The Palms

Wolfville, Nova Scotia B4P, Canada

Created By: Randall House Museum

Information

Location: 434 Main St.

Opening in 1920, The Palms was the premiere social spot and soda fountain for local residents and Acadia students. The Palms was owned by Cecil and Hannah Young. The location saw many physically changes, inside and out, and officially closed in 1972. Today, it is the home of Joe’s Food Emporium.

Fun Fact: Hannah Young is the inventor of Grapenut ice-cream!

Photos:

1. The building, as of July 2023
2. Circa, 1960s

This point of interest is part of the tour: Main St. Wolfville: A Self-Guided Heritage Tour


 

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