Sally White at Klein's Department Store (1960s): Sally White worked at Melody Music House on Main Street until they closed in 1956. Shortly after, Stanley Klein offered her a job selling records at his department store. White worked there from 1958 to 1984; at which time Klein's closed and she chose to open her own store (Photo courtesy of Steve Baldwin) from 06880
Sally White inside Sally's Place (2013) - Sally White, owner of Sally's Place record store, at 190 Main Street in downtown Westport on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 (Photo courtesy of Brian A. Pounds) from CT Insider
Exterior of Sally's Place (2009) - Photograph of the exterior of Sally's Place, which stood at 190 Main Street in Westport from 1984 to 2013 from CT Patch
After nearly 30 years of catering to music lovers, musicians and those who have an affinity for vinyl records, Sally’s Place – a community staple since 1985 – closed its doors Friday for good. Tucked away on the second-floor of the building at 190 Main St., the music store was helmed by the beloved Sally White.
Known for her vast musical knowledge, White fell in love with the industry at an early age when she started working at Melody House. White later went on to work in the music department at Klein’s on Main Street for 20 years. After the store’s music department closed, White decided to open her own shop—and Sally’s Place was born.
For her years of service to the town, White was honored Thursday and presented with a commendation from Westport First Selectman Gordon Joseloff.
“In recognition of her long-standing dedication and outstanding service to the citizens of Westport and to music lovers everywhere, the town of Westport today honors and pays tribute to Sally White, longtime owner of Sally’s Place,” the commendation reads.
“Sally’s knowledge and love for music has had an enormous impact on hundreds of Westporters— the young and the not-so-young.
“In grateful recognition of her contributions to the town of Westport and to music lovers everywhere, we wish Sally joy, peace and the satisfaction of a career well spent.” Continue reading from Daily Voice
End of a 'Record' Run: Sally's Place Goes Out on a High Note (2013, Oct 04). Westport News (Newsbank)
Sally's Place Will Go Silent at Summer's End (2013, Jul 18). Westport News (Newsbank)
Woog's World; Sally White Never Stopped Smiling (2018, Jan 05). Westport News (Newsbank)
Beloved Store Owner Died Dec. 27; Residents Recall Sally White, a Town Music Aficionado (2018, Jan 05). Westport News (Newsbank)
Sally White Celebrated (CT Patch)
Sally’s Place To Close; A Westport Era To End (06880)
Remembering Sally White (And Her Record Store) (Territorial Imperatives)
Westporters Remember the Late Sally White, a Music Aficionado (CT Insider)
Remembering the Joys of the Old Neighborhood Record Store (CT Insider)
Westport Record Shop 'Retro' Fitted for Success (Greenwich Times)
