Coronavirus Kills Another Piece of Providence - Thayer Street Army Navy to Close

Coronavirus Kills Another Piece of Providence - Thayer Street Army Navy to Close

One of the oldest small businesses on Thayer Street in Providence is closing. On Tuesday, the store said that it will be closing in December, after having been a mainstay on the commercial strip by Brown University for more than forty years.

“To all our loyal customers and friends: Thayer Street Army-Navy will be closing our doors by December 15th. Going out of business sale starts Wednesday October 28th. Everything 50 percent off. Come early for best selection. Cash only. All sales final,” the store posted.

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Earlier in the pandemic, another independent store on the street, Pie in the Sky, announced its closure.

GoLocal reported the jewelry and gift shop in May announced it was closing for good.

"I know it’s not the best of times for a sale, but it has to be now, we are closing. It’s been 27 years, and it’s been fun, rewarding, frustrating, sometimes boring but it’s been my life. Call the shop for details on how things are going to go, words are hard right now," wrote the store's owner on Facebook.

Pie in the Sky described itself as a "small but intriguing jewelry/gift boutique located on Providence's East Side. We serve the College Hill community: Brown University, RISD and Tout Le Monde!!!! You will find the best sterling silver jewelry and gifts." 

The store was one of the few remaining independent, non-chain retailers on the street.