10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WOOLWORTH»
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Woolworth in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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The Skyscraper and the City: The
Woolworth Building and the ...
Here, in the first history of this great urban landmark, Gail Fenske argues that its design serves as a compelling lens through which to view the distinctive urban culture of Progressive-era New York.
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Remembering
Woolworth's: A Nostalgic History of the World's ...
A look at the history of one of the most enduring symbols in America today, the Woolworth's store, examines its beginnings as the project of a poor farmboy, Frank W. Woolworth, and discusses its rise as a multi-million dollar company.
Karen Plunkett-Powell, 2001
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F.W.
Woolworth and the American Five and Dime: A Social History
This work is a full account of the chain, its rags-to-riches founder, Frank W. Woolworth, and his flamboyant and tragic descendants.
Jean Maddern Pitrone, 2003
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Bigmama Didn't Shop at
Woolworth's
Sunny Nash was Bigmamma's granddaughter, and through her young eyes she saw not only the indignities and economic hardships her family and friends suffered - unpaved roads, mosquito-infested drainage ditches and outdoor toilets, back stairs ...
Woolworth Building In 1913 neo-Gothic Woolworth Building was the tallest
building ever erected, and it held the record until 1930. Considered by many to
be the most beautiful commercial building in the world — it was nicknamed the ...
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Women Strikers Occupy Chain Stores, Win Big: The 1937 ...
The first successful all women sit-in conducted by 'the counter girls' at the Detroit Woolworth's during the Great Depression.
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The Kindness of Strangers: The Winnie Chronicles: Book One
Translated from the computer program DOGSPEAK, The Kindness of Strangers tells Winnie's story directly from her point of view, spotlighting her ability to overcome the problems associated with paralysis, loss of a parent, extreme attention ...
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A Genealogical Record of the Descendants of Quartermaster ...
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed.
George Woolworth Colton, 2012
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The Moffat Line: David Moffat's Railroad Over and Under the ...
While in Omaha, Moffat established a friendship with the Woolworth brothers:
C. C. Woolworth (probably Calvin Colton, 1833–1925) and C. D. Woolworth (
probably Charles Dawson, 1837–?). Samuel Buel Woolworth (1800–1881) was
their ...
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The Name's Familiar: Mr. Leotard, Barbie, and Chef Boyardee
Frank Winfield Woolworth was born in 1852 on his grandfather's farm, 40 miles
from the Canadian border in New York State. When he turned 19, Woolworth was
so anxious to jumpstart his sales career that he offered to work for free at ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WOOLWORTH»
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Real Estate NYC : Take a look inside the iconic Woolworth …
In this episode, Katherine meets Alchemy Properties CEO Kenneth Horn and takes you to the top of the Woolworth Building, once the tallest building in New ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
Optician eyeing Woolworth Building storefront
WATERTOWN — An optician is close to becoming the first commercial tenant in the newly refurbished Woolworth Building on Public Square. Co-developer Erich ... «WatertownDailyTimes.com, May 15»
Sunday Marks 55th Anniversary of Woolworth's Sit-In
GREENSBORO -- Fifty-five years ago on Sunday, four black freshmen at North Carolina A&T University made history at the "whites only" Woolworth's lunch ... «TWC News, Feb 15»
Blaze destroys Woolworth mansion 'haunted' by heartbroken heiress
The property was erected by Woolworth after his previous home was burned down ... In 1913, he built the $13.5m Woolworth Building in New York (right) which ... «Daily Mail, Jan 15»
Woolworth 'haunted' mansion wrecked by fire months after Taylor …
An elaborate mansion built by the family who set up the global chain of Woolworth's stores and which was reputed to be haunted, has been severely damaged ... «The Independent, Jan 15»
Developers show off refurbished Woolworth Building (VIDEO)
Watertown City Manager Sharon A. Addison and Rick Hollie tour a new apartment Friday in the renovated Woolworth Building. «WatertownDailyTimes.com, Jan 15»
Old Woolworth making way for new apartments in downtown Rock Hill
Work already has begun on the demolition of the old Woolworth building in downtown Rock Hill, to make room for a proposed 37-unit apartment complex. «Charlotte Observer, Dec 14»
LifestyleHealthNewsPolitics
Discounts will vary but this week Woolworths is selling a kilogram bag of Odd Bunch carrots for $1.28 compared to $1.88 for the standard range. Odd Bunch ... «NEWS.com.au, Dec 14»
Woolworths of South Africa threatens to sue BDS over protests
(JTA) — Woolworths of South Africa said it may take the BDS lobby to court for threatening its staff and customers. The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions ... «Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Oct 14»
Woolworths 85 cent bread 'gimmick' will cripple independent …
INDEPENDENT senator Nick Xenophon is worried Woolworths selling its 85 cent Home Brand bread could spell a death blow to independent retailers. «NEWS.com.au, Sep 14»
