10 March 2012

Teeny tiny Barber Shop

Lee's Barber Shop, Ashley Ave., Charleston, S.C.
Awwww....it is so tiny and cute! Don't come early for your appointment. You might not fit in the door.

Just noticed the For Rent sign. I think I'll go to Barber School and set up shop. I'll have to change the name.

13 comments:

Maria Mansfield Richardson said...

Mr. Green, owner of Lee's Barber Shop, retired in December at the age of 80. Called Mr. Lee by many, he began cutting hair 70 years ago! I miss seeing him standing in his doorway in the afternoons and evenings as I drive home down Ashley Avenue. Thanks for posting this, Joan!

Charlestonjoan said...

Maria - Nice to know the real story. It is adorable. It looks like they just built in the driveway.

Lowandslow said...

Sounds like this little hole-in-the-wall place made him a decent living for 7 decades. Good for him. :)

S

Kate said...

Thanks to Maria for the background information. What a great story; I hope that Mr. Green is well and enjoying his well-deserved retirement.

Charlestonjoan said...

I agree. Nice to know the background. I still think I might make a good barber. :)

Charlestonjoan said...

Not a bad life I bet.

Marcheline said...

I have determined that when the day comes that I decide to stop coloring my hair and embrace the grey, I will go to a proper barber shop and have myself a crew cut.

Anonymous said...

You have been trimming your own hair for years, I don't think you would need to go to barber school......you are good to go! Sally

Waldo Lydecker's Journal said...

It's nice to know there's a city where zoning officials have a sense of humor!

Charlestonjoan said...

Ha! And I will be there to film it!

Charlestonjoan said...

Sad but true :)

Charlestonjoan said...

Perhaps it was grandfathered in. After I graduate from Barber school and take it over they will change the zoning law.

Unknown said...

This is awesome reading up on my great uncle richard. He just recently passed and we buried him today in summerville. I love reading about how awesomr of a guy he was in charleston cutting peoples hair ! Long live my uncle richard ! #TeamGreen 💚💚