Isaac Workman came to
Orbisonia, PA in 1900 where
he established his first
store. In 1905 he
established the Village
Store in Rockhill Furnace,
PA which became his central
location. He continued
to run the store until his
death in 1966. His
son, Edgar Workman continued
to operate the store until
his death in 1998.
Over the years as larger
stores in neighboring
Orbisonia grew in prominence
The Village Store's business
declined. Eventually
it became a warm place in
the winter for the local
children to wait for the
school bus and a tourist
stop in the summer months
when the East Broad Top
Railroad was in operation.
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Edgar Workman at his
desk doing
paperwork. |
Edgar Workman behind
the counter. |
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The old Postal
Center in the rear
of the store. |
The old Ice Box.
The ice man used to
deliver blocks of
ice everyday to keep
meats and dairy
products cool. |
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The old Postal
Center restored and
preserved in the
home of Nancy
(Shapiro) Brassert.
Ref.: Nancy (Shapiro) Brassert - Granddaughter
of Isaac Workman |
Isaac Workman was the second
postmaster of the area. The old
Postal Center remained in the
store until the store was sold in 1998. The old Postal Center is
now preserved in the home of Nancy Brassert. -
Ref.: Nancy Brassert - Granddaughter
of Isaac Workman
In 1998 the store and
residence were purchased by
the wife of the former
pastor of Orbisonia
Methodist church.
The old Village Store is still
located in Rockhill Furnace however,
it is only open on an
infrequent basis; mostly
during the summer months
when the East Broad Top
Railroad operates as a
tourist attraction.
