The Petersburg Co-Operative Society Ltd was formed in 1906 and intially opened from the Diamond Jubilee Buidling until 1932 when it relocated to this large premises. The Co-Op Store continued operating here until it closed on the 15th of September 1965.

The Co-Op Store was a general store and stocked just about anything. Their motto printed in the member's book was "Let each man find his own in all men's good and work together in noble brotherhood." At one stage, the Co-Op had more than 650 members and traditionally held a social and dance every year for them.

The corner section was built in 1897 and originally had a verandah on the front and ide. The section alongside the Capitol Theatre was built in 1906 and was taken over by the Co-Op because of the need for more room. The original timber mullioned windows are still extant.

The mural on the side of the building depicts a scene from the Store in about 1935.

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