You could even buy tires downtown.
The Gaylord was at 219 Washington; the 1952 City Director lists a liquor store at the same address, owned by Sigmund Silverman - who lived at 3400 Vincent Avenue North. But the one you see was the liquor store next door, at 207 Washington; it was owned by Otto Matson, who lived at 3320 Fremont Avenue North - about sixteen blocks away from Sigmund.
Wonder if they ever carpooled. Or if they never spoke.