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#76 Woolworth Building
F.W. Woolworth was the self-made king of retail’s newfangled ‘five and dime’ store and his pockets were overflowing with cash. Meanwhile, in New York, the contest to build the tallest building was well underway. The two...
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#76 Woolworth Building is an episode from Bowery Boys Archive: The Early Years by Gregory Young. F.W. Woolworth was the self-made king of retail’s newfangled ‘five and dime’ store and his pockets were overflowing with cash. Meanwhile, in Ne...
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Published Feb 26, 2016, 38:06 long, audio available.
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F.W. Woolworth was the self-made king of retail’s newfangled ‘five and dime’ store and his pockets were overflowing with cash. Meanwhile, in New York, the contest to build the tallest building was well underway. The two combine to create one of Manhattan’s most handsome buildings, cutting a Gothic profile designed by America’s hottest architect of the early century. So what exactly does it all have to do with sneakers and gym clothes? NOW WITH BONUS CONTENT! Details of the insane opening evening at the Woolworth Building. Originally released on February 12, 2009 boweryboyshistory.com
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Published Feb 26, 2016 and 38:06 long