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Our Store | 50's Ice Cream Parlor and Candy Shop | Our History | The Present

Our Store

IMAGINE is a multi-level store located in downtown Warren, Rhode Island and only 10 minutes from Providence and a short drive from Newport. People come from all over New England to enjoy a fun-filled shopping experience at Imagine. Bring your cameras!
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50's Ice Cream Parlor and Candy Shop

Fifties Ice Cream Parlor at Imagine Gift Store
1950's themed Ice Cream Parlor

Imagine offers a 1950's themed ice cream parlor and candy shop! Enjoy candies from your child-hood and sit down to a good ol' fashioned ice cream sundae on a hot summer day. You can enjoy these tasty treats year 'round!

Nostalgic Candy Shop at Imagine Gift Store
Candy Shop
 

Our History

In March 2004, Imagine Gift Store owners Emily Calandrelli and Gene Oberhauser purchased the historic Lyric Theatre building in Warren, RI. Wanting to restore some of the theatre's forgotten splendor, they discovered a 1929 photo of the theatre's marquee, which included a picture of a clown. That was an indication of the playful spirit they wanted in their store. By July 2004, the fully-restored Lyric Theatre was open for business as the new home of Imagine Gift Store.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, July 2005
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Imagine Gift
Store in July 2004.
The Blue Cow - Cow Express
Andy Reid, Coach of the Philadelphia Eagles
and his wife, visit Imagine Gift Store.

The Present

Today the store is open 7 days a week and offers 3 floors of unique gifts, apparel, New England items, jewelry, a candy and ice cream shop and much more. With a friendly atmosphere and hometown vibe, it's no wonder why Imagine is a favorite destination of people everywhere.

Imagine is the home of seven Cow Parade cows : "Cow Express" ("The Blue Cow"), "The Divas" from the Las Vegas Cow Parade and "Cowboy" from the Houston Cow Parade, as well as "The Barn", "Americana", "Movin' All In", and "Kid's Map" purchased from other Cow Parades throughout the country.

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