On South River Street near South Street, on the left.
Pioneer of the 5 & 10 cent store sales concept. He opened his first store in Wilkes-Barre in 1884. In 1912, he merged his 96 retail stores with F. W. Woolworth to form the vast international retail chain. A philanthropist, he made significant gifts . . . — — Map (db m18596) HM
On Arsenal Street/Public Square (New York State Route 3/12) at Washington Street, on the left when traveling west on Arsenal Street/Public Square.
The founder of the
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 . . . — — Map (db m110127) HM
On Broadway, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
One of America's earliest and greatest romantic skyscrapers, rising 60 stories above City Hall Park, the Woolworth Building held the coveted title of world's tallest building until losing it to the Chrysler Building in 1929. The Gothic inspired, . . . — — Map (db m148102) HM
