of the , located just across from began Thursday to make way for the Storrs Center development.
For some, its demolition proved bittersweet, as evidenced by readers' comments on the Mansfield-Storrs Patch site:
"I learned more in the basement of the Campus -- had more deep talks, went through more books, made more lasting friends -- than any other place on the planet. Hail and farewell!," wrote Patch user Tim Page.
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"The Continental Shop was my favorite - Dad used to get every birthday gift there," Jeanne Mogayzel said.
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"As much as the building has been an eyesore for the past 10 years, Storrs just won't be the same without the old Store 24 building," wrote Wendy Parker.
See what other Patch users had to say, .
What are some of your favorite memories from the location? Share them in the comments!
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