From Workingman's Store to The Total Image & Workingman's Store to Blue Collar Mercantile / Workingman's Store The Workingman’s Store originated in 1933 as a small shop in Old Town Winchester. They catered to the workingman, and built a reputation for carrying quality name brand work clothing and boots at competitive prices. As business grew, they moved to their present location on Boscawen St. and expanded to include a large assortment of ladies, men’s, children’s, big and tall apparel, jeans, and boots in both casual and western styles.