Today we’re featuring an ad for Paddington Station published in the local newspaper way back in 1995 (which may not seem like a throwback, but can you believe that was 28 years ago?!) Ophelia: Could my lord have better commerce than with these honest merchants? Hamlet: Alas, virtue cannot inoculate this old stock. I love […]
Paddington Bear
Who has read the delightful story of Paddington Bear? Paddington Bear first appeared on October 13th, 1958 in the timeless children’s classic, A Bear Called Paddington. Since then, he has been featured in more than twenty books, numerous television shows and two recent movies. The author, Michael Bond, based Paddington Bear on a lone teddy […]
The Underground Deli
How many people remember that the basement of Paddington used to be a restaurant named The Gourmet Underground Delicatessen?? Opened in 1977, the name of the restaurant was a play on words referencing the original Paddington Station in London. The Underground, or the “Tube” as it’s known casually, is a subway system that services the […]
The Big 5-0
We’re turning the big 5-0 this year! To celebrate, we are digging into our archives to showcase the evolution of our beautiful historic building, share stories of our past and honor those who have helped us become the business we are today. Taken in 1898, this picture shows off the interior of what is now […]
50 Years In Ashland, Let’s Celebrate!
Every big choice Pam and her business partners have made were similar to that leap of faith Judy took. When the Hammonds purchased the business 20 years ago, they took this big, historic building and made it their own – looking to the future while maintaining the rich history it held. 10 years later, Pam […]