点评:Officially founded in 1921 by pioneer merchant Horace Nagley, Nagley’s General Store holds the distinction of being the longest continuously operated general store in the Northern Susitna Valley. For over a century, it has served as a central hub for locals, miners, and climbers alike.
This National Register of Historic Places landmark is also famous for its feline leadership. It was the historic hangout spot for Stubbs, Talkeetna’s first honorary cat mayor, and the current furry mayor, Aurora, proudly carries on the tradition. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by a massive poster of her reading, “Help Keep Talkeetna Weird. Vote for Aurora.”
Inside, the arrangement feels like a fascinating mix of an old-school trading post, a frontier museum, and a neighborhood supply shop. The walls are packed with an incredible vintage collection of whole-animal pelts, dog sleds, snowshoes, and traps, alongside framed old news clippings and photos of Stubbs the cat. You'll also find various historic tools used by early settlers, miners, loggers, and trappers. Right alongside this rich history, the shelves remain fully stocked with everyday groceries and household goods. It’s an incredible, quirky stop for anyone visiting Talkeetna!
翻译:纳格利杂货店由先驱商人霍勒斯·纳格利于1921年正式创立,它是北苏西特纳河谷地区运营时间最久的杂货店。一个多世纪以来,它一直是当地居民、矿工以及登山爱好者的重要聚集地。
这家被列入美国国家历史名胜名录的店铺还以其“猫科领袖”而闻名。这里曾是塔尔基特纳首位荣誉“猫市长”斯塔布斯的常去之地,如今则是现任“猫市长”奥罗拉的领地。这里自豪地延续着这一传统。我们一进门,就被一张巨大的海报吸引住了——上面是她阅读的照片,配文是:“助力塔克基特纳保持原汁原味。请把票投给奥罗拉。”
店内陈设宛如传统贸易站、边疆博物馆与社区杂货店的奇妙融合。墙面上挂满了各种老式收藏品:整张的动物皮毛、狗拉雪橇、雪鞋以及捕兽夹;此外还有装裱好的旧新闻报道以及猫咪斯塔布斯的照片。您还会看到早期定居者、矿工、伐木工人以及猎人们使用过的各种历史工具。在展现这段悠久历史的同时,店内的货架上也摆满了日常食品和家居用品。对于前来塔尔基特纳的游客来说,这里绝对是一个独特又有趣的好去处!