Buffett Family Grocery Store in Omaha; as per Durham Museum

The Buffett store was owned by the grandfather of Warren Buffett.  The doscent shared that when Warren was young he would buy soda at the store at 6 for 25 cents.  He would then go around his neighborhood and sale soda door-to-door at 5 cents a bottle.

Personal Service Cornerstone of Buffett Business
In 1869, Sidney Buffett opened his grocery business in the young city of Omaha.
S.H. Buffett Grocery Store in 1869
The S.H. Buffett Gro ery Stor occupied a small storefront at 315 s. 14th Street in Omaha.
Getting fresh food and staples to stock the store was a challenge.  Food sold at the market came from local farmers, by steamship, and by rail.  Most goods in the store were bought and sold in bulk.  Wild game was plentiful.
Eggs cost 10 cents a dozen and butter sold for 15 cents a pound.  Wild duck was available at two for 25 cents.  Jackrabbits were 10 cants each.