Wyatt’s grocery store in Lewes
Walter Wyatt owned and operated a store at 123 Second St. in Lewes for a long time in the early to mid 20th century. He also lived on the property.
According to Lewes historian Hazel Brittingham, Wyatt kept the usual grocery items stocked inside, but expanded outside when the weather was warmer. An awning sheltered local produce displayed along the sidewalk in wooden crates.
Artist Jack Lewis, working in Lewes in the 1930s under the auspices of the Civilian Conservation Corps, painted Wyatt’s store twice during his time in the First Town. Those paintings appear in Lewis’ book “The Delaware Scene.” Copies of the book are available in libraries throughout the state.
Today, Wyatt’s store is the location of Shorebreak men’s clothing store. Wyatt died in 1963 at 86 years old. At the time of his death, he had 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
