Woolworth Building (San Diego)

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Woolworth Building
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The Woolworth Building
Woolworth Building (San Diego)
Former namesF. W. Woolworth Co.
General information
Status Symbol declined.svg  Closed
Type Victorian (originally)
Town or city Gaslamp,
San Diego
Country United States
Named for F. W. Woolworth Co.
Construction started1800s
Construction stopped1885s
Opened1886
Renovated1922
Design and construction
DeveloperWoolworth & Co.
Main contractorWheelihan
Known for F. W. Woolworth Co.
Other information
ParkingStreet
Public transit access Metropolitan Transit

The Woolworth Building is an historic structure located at 953 5th Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, in the U.S. state of California. It was built in 1886, originally as a store for the F. W. Woolworth Company. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "A Million Gilded Treasures…… – Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation". Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation (GQHF). September 2, 2022. Archived from the original on January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  2. Schulte, Richard (January 10, 2021). "A look at the Woolworth Building in the Gaslamp. – Cool San Diego Sights!". Cool San Diego Sights!. Archived from the original on January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.

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