When Woolworth's declared bankruptcy back in 1997, it marked the symbolic end of an era when beloved "five and dime" stores could be found in every big city and small town in America. No matter what ...
LAPORTE | It was a symbol of LaPorte's glory days, but now the old Woolworth's store in the downtown is part of the city's future. The once bustling five and dime store in the 600 block of Lincolnway ...
This installation of "From the Archives" looks at the arrival of big-box discount stores in Austin during the 1970s and '80s.