Hooper's Store

Hooper's Store is located on Sesame Street (location) between the Mail-It Shop and the courtyard. It's a general store with a lunch counter and a newsstand. The residents of Sesame Street visit Hooper's regularly, including Big Bird, who often drops by for a birdseed milkshake.

In a 1975 episode, Hooper's Store celebrated its 25th anniversary - meaning Mr. Hooper opened the store in 1950.

Originally, the outside of the building had a yellow and white checkered design. In season 30, it was changed to a solid blue color. In season 37, it was changed to again, to a brown brick design, with a red "Hooper's Store" sign.

In 1991, Biff accidently damaged the store, and Hooper's Store was then rebuilt.

Employees
A number of Sesame Street characters have worked at Hooper's Store on a long-term basis:
 * Mr. Hooper, 1950-1982
 * Tom, 1971-1972
 * David, 1971-1989
 * Gina, 1987-1995
 * Mr. Handford, 1989-1998
 * Carlo, 1995-1998
 * Alan, 1998-present
 * Gabi, 2004-present
 * Miles, 2006-present

Grover could also be seen serving at Hooper's Store in the background of a season 30 episode.

In the 2004 season, Natalie worked at Hooper's Store for one episode while Alan was on vacation.

Trivia

 * "Hooper's Store" appears as a property on the Monopoly: Sesame Street Edition game board, in place of Park Place.