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It all began here in 1879 with 1st successful store
1997
Overview
Arriving by train, the 27-year-old Woolworth was impressed by downtown Lancaster's bustling commercial atmosphere. Years later, he recalled: \"I reached Lancaster about dusk. The sidewalks were jammed, stores filled, lights blazing, and there was an amazing air of business and prosperity. Right away, I knew Lancaster was the place for me.\" Woolworth stocked the 14-by-35-foot space with $410 worth of merchandise, all priced at five cents, and set opening day for June 21, 1879. Woolworth later called the opening the most trying day of his life. Business grew, with Woolworth expanding the store into the entire southwest corner of Chestnut and Queen streets, then moving the business to 6-8 N. Queen St., while opening stores in other towns. But Woolworth found his Lancaster success hard to duplicate. His stores in Harrisburg (opened in 1879), York (1880), Philadelphia (1883) and a 25-cent store here (1883) all folded.
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LNP Media Group Inc
