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East Aurora, New York: Vidler on the Roof

Cheery version of octogenarian Ed Vidler sits and waves from the roof of his 5 and 10 store, the largest in the world, with over 75,000 items.

Address:
690 Main Street, East Aurora, NY
Directions:
Main St. between Church St. and Pine St., north side.
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Plan to spend time exploring every nook and cranny on the multiple levels of Ed' Vidler's store. Old time candy, to modern candles, Christmas ornaments to kitchen gadgets! A true Five and Dime store of a bygone era.

[Amy, 10/13/2015]

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