Watertown in Jefferson County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Frank Winfield Woolworth
1852 - 1919
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2017
1. Frank Winfield Woolworth Marker
F. W. Woolworth Co.
began his retailing career
at this location in 1873.
After the experience with
the 5˘ counter here,
Frank W. Woolworth
established the first
5˘ and 10˘ stores.
This was the beginning of the
F. W. Woolworth Co.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 43° 58.494′ N, 75° 54.661′ W. Marker is in Watertown, New York, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Arsenal Street/Public Square (New York State Route 3/12) and Washington Street, on the left when traveling west on Arsenal Street/Public Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Public Square, Watertown NY 13601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry Keep Home (here, next to this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Public Square Fountain (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roswell Pettibone Flower (about 400 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Early Settlers of Watertown (about 500 feet away); War Memorial
this page online
Also see . . .
1. F. W. Woolworth Building (Watertown, New York). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 15, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. A potted history of F.W. Woolworth. The Woolworths Museum website entry (Submitted on November 15, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2017
2. Frank Winfield Woolworth Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2017
3. Frank Winfield Woolworth Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2017
4. Woolworth Building Entrance Detail
Internet Archive
5. Frank W. Woolworth
from Bertie Charles Forbes, Men Who are Making America, 1917.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 359 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 15, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on November 21, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on July 1, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
