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.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and building pages, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
