Text and photos lifted from AMERICANA, published 1916. VIEWS OF MR. WOOLWORTH'S COUNTRY HOME, WINFIELD HALL. GLEN COVE, NEW ...
142/146 High Street, Stoke Newington, London N16 7JL One of the very early stores, Woolworths opened in the North London town of Stoke Newington in 1915. It was part of a parade of shops, not a spe…
Recently, I had the pleasure of scouting the Woolworth Building, which, as far as I'm concerned, is ...
My favorite building in New York is slowly fading from view. Increasingly crowded by unsympathetic neighbors, the Woolworth Building in downtown Manhattan is getting harder to see from a distance. …
18/28 Hare Street, Woolwich, London SE18 6ND In 1911, the second London Woolworths store to open was in the South East – Woolwich. It opened on Hare Street, the area chosen for being very ind…
Once the tallest building in the world and the site of "the highest dinner ever held in New York" this building now holds the most expensive penthouse in the city.
Join us on a photographic tour of one of New York’s original landmarks, the Woolworth Building
My favorite building in New York is slowly fading from view. Increasingly crowded by unsympathetic neighbors, the Woolworth Building in downtown Manhattan is getting harder to see from a distance. …
Completed in 1913 in New York, United States. The Woolworth Building, an innovative and elegant early skyscraper completed in 1913, endures today as an iconic form on the New York City skyline. A...
No one can predict the future, but we can better understand the present by looking back at history. Here are 100 must-see historical moments – significant events that have shaped our world. From wars and revolutions to scientific discoveries and technological innovations, these are some of the most important moments in human progress. Whether you're
82 – 86 High Street, Wick, Caithness KW1 4LY Woolworths opened in Wick in 1933, and this may have been the more northerly Woolworths in the UK at that time, being at the top of Scotland. The …
Celebrate the cult classic Withnail and I with this high-quality matte poster print featuring the iconic "Hippie Wigs in Woolworths" slogan. Designed with a nostalgic 60s and 70s retro aesthetic, this artwork perfectly captures the film's quirky charm and era-defining spirit. The durable matte finish ensures a glare-free display, highlighting the vibrant and funky design. Ideal for fans of the film and lovers of retro culture, this poster adds a touch of vintage cool to any space. Bring a piece of cinematic history to your decor with this stylish and whimsical tribute to a beloved movie moment.
There is nothing in the Woolworths logo South Africa that would give any hint about the company’s specialization. It has always been minimalistic, built just around the name of the company. Meani...
One of my favorite buildings in New York is the Woolworth Building
Nuremberg City WallArtist: Cass GilbertDate:1859-1934 Cass Gilbert was a prominent American architect as well as a gifted artist. He believed that architecture should reflect history and traditions. He was also an early adopter of the 'skyscraper' and his designs include the famous gothic landmark "Woolworth Building
Students and faculty from Tougaloo College held a sit-in at the Woolworth’s lunch counter in Jackson, Mississippi.
Once the tallest building in the world and the site of "the highest dinner ever held in New York" this building now holds the most expensive penthouse in the city.
4 Balfour Road, Ilford, Essex IG1 4JH The Ilford store was a relatively new one in the history of Woolworths stores – but the address has a fascinating history. Originally it was the Ilford S…
In 1960, the Civil Rights Movement became national news with the first Woolworth's sit-in. These photos of the Greensboro, North Carolina, event tell the story of the four courageous young African-American -- the Greensboro Four -- whose nonviolent protest proved a pivotal moment in black Americans' struggle for civil rights.
Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with us. A collection of rare and special pictures of our past we found online
We uncover 10 of the Woolworth Building's secrets, from its involvement in the Manhattan Project to its safety deposit vault.
The payment shortfall by retail giant Woolworths is the biggest in Australia history (PETER PARKS)
Once the tallest building in the world and the site of "the highest dinner ever held in New York" this building now holds the most expensive penthouse in the city.
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35-37 Booth Ferry Road, Goole, North Humberside DN14 5DE Woolworths opened in Goole in 1933. Thanks to Howdenshire History, we have the below information about the store when it opened. “Befo…
Every so often you catch a glimpse of a once in a lifetime photo that makes you think differently about a specific moment in history. From bygone structures to vintage ads, and stars in the prime of their lives, the photos collected here provide new insight into the 19th and 20th centuries.
22 – 26 and 34 – 38 Listergate, Nottingham NG1 7DG Over 100 years ago in August 1914, Woolworths opened their first Nottingham store in historic Listergate. It possibly started off smal…
[All photos by Bob Estremera.] The Woolworth Building's opulent lobby is 101 years old, and while it's not a nice, pretty centennial, it's still pretty darn old, immaculately preserved, and...
