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For more than a century, Woolworth's five and dime stores represented Americana, mirroring the country's growth. The chain was founded by Frank W Woolworth, who in 1879 established two stores. This work offers an account of the chain, its rags-to-riches founder, Frank W Woolworth, and his flamboyant and tragic descendants.

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      Publisher: McFarland & Company
      Publication Date: 1/23/2007 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786430246, 978-0786430246
      ISBN10: 0786430249

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      Book Synopsis
      For more than a century, Woolworth's five and dime stores represented Americana, mirroring the country's growth. The chain was founded by Frank W Woolworth, who in 1879 established two stores. This work offers an account of the chain, its rags-to-riches founder, Frank W Woolworth, and his flamboyant and tragic descendants.

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