F.W. Woolworth opens first store

Historical Context Note

Lucas Paul Richert (University of Saskatchewan)
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On 22 February, businessman Woolworth opened his first five-and-dime store in Utica, New York.

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Citation: Richert, Lucas Paul. "F.W. Woolworth opens first store". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2009 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=5979, accessed 26 November 2024.]

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