Dean’s Grocery Store

215 Bear Creek Avenue
#12 on Walking Tour

Built ca. 1890 by John Ross. A dance hall upstairs became the Episcopal Sunday School on Sundays. Later it was Peinze’s Grocery Store for many years. In the 1960-70s, it was the infamous Tabor Bar, before becoming Marlin’s Matchless (a restaurant) and, later, Tony Rigatoni’s Pizza and Pasta.

This market location was Starry’s after Peinze’s. Jack Starry was the butcher. Then Burrows & McIlhenny, then Graber’s Bakery, then Tabor Bar, according to long-time resident Robin Smith.

This building at 215 Bear Creek Ave. was originally known as Dean’s Grocery.
Peinze’s Market, 1924 photo. Formerly Dean’s Grocery. #12 on walking tour.
Peinze’s Market, about 1940. #12 on walking tour.
Tabor Bar, 1976 photo. #12 on walking tour.

“Sandy and Avery Tabor ran the Tabor Bar next door to Schneider Drug before they moved to Peinze’s corner. It was the best restaurant in town when the Tabors owned it.” (Robin Smith)

Tony Rigatoni’s Restaurant, 2000 photo. #12 on walking tour.
#12 2000 photo, Dean’s Grocery, 215 Bear Creek Ave.

#12, 2025 photo, Dean’s Grocery, 215 Bear Creek Ave.

In 2013, the front third of 2nd floor roof was removed and an outdoor dining/ drinking deck (called the Roof Top Tavern) added, opening Memorial Day 2013. Tony Rigatoni’s Restaurant remains on first floor.