Here’s a way to create a great atmosphere at your otherwise standard pavilion or group picnic shelter.

At the Greenland Open Space, their group picnic shelter has a store front on one side and part of two other sides. The open windows allow for the breezes to circulate the air (no plexiglass or glass).

The back side is a typical pavilion/shelter for people to congregate.

This particular structure was modeled after the historic Higby Mercantile Company – a store that sold general merchandise, gas, Deering farm equipment, Model T Fords, and wholesale farm produce.

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Higby Mercantile Company (historic)

Historic photo and information from http://www.douglas.co.us/historic/county-landmarks/greenland-townsite/