Penelope Stout, Princeton
Recently I called the local pharmacy to verify whether it had a particular brand of medicine recommended by physicians to people taking high blood pressure medication and suffering from a cold. The staff verified they had the item. I noted my concern because in the past they did not. Of course, when I got there, they did not have anything of the sort in that brand, their store brand or any other brand. The trouble with large chain stores is they all carry the same items — often not what I’m looking for. Unlike Jordan’s, with its various quality merchandise.
Soon (most regrettably) I and many others will no longer be able to visit my favorite card/stationery/gift shop in the Princeton Shopping Center. That wonderful place where I can count on finding special gifts for my young grandchildren without having to go to the Route 1 chain stores or a downtown parking garage to do so.
When the toy store left the shopping center, Jordan’s started carrying a popular brand of children’s toys, books and crafts. When the children’s shop left the shopping center, Jordan’s started carrying some socks/slippers. My grandchildren and other small children have enjoyed the rides outside Jordan’s.
Throughout the years Jordan’s has provided so many of us with unique gifts and cards to convey messages and thoughts to others for a multitude of joyous and sad occasions. Our loss of Jordan’s is another example that change isn’t necessarily better or good.
The charming village of Princeton grew and decided to charge all who were drawn to the treasures its downtown offers. There also exists an element of the population who enjoys visiting and shopping at the Princeton Shopping Center without the concern of parking fees, fines and tickets. What’s next on the agenda for the Princeton Shopping Center?
Penelope Stout
Princeton
