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    Connie Monks Discusses Former Stores

    Former Oakland Stores in Town Center Connie Monks Discusses Former 4 Stores on RVR Note: Until the mid 1950s, there were 4 stores on RVR directly across from the Coppertree Mall. The Oakland Military Academy was located on the site of the Coppertree Mall until 1963 when it was demolished. Those stores were moved to what is now Elm Street in the 1950s. Constance Williams Monks Oh boy you bring the memories flowing. To the left was Mr. Proskey’s antique store. Next was Vic the barber and the Green Spot luncheonette. The one farthest to the right was a bunch of things. In the forties my brother Bert had a…