F.W. Woolworth and the American Five and Dime
Pitrone, Jean Maddern 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.