Woolworth Building | |
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Former names | F. W. Woolworth Co. |
General information | |
Status | Closed |
Type | Victorian (originally) |
Town or city | Gaslamp, San Diego |
Country | United States |
Named for | F. W. Woolworth Co. |
Construction started | 1800s |
Construction stopped | 1885 |
Opened | 1886 |
Renovated | 1922 |
Design and construction | |
Developer | Woolworth & Co. |
Main contractor | Wheelihan |
Known for | F. W. Woolworth Co. |
Other information | |
Parking | Street |
Public transit access | Metropolitan Transit |
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