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Illinois Woolworth Stores

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Beardstown [map]

former Woolworth
Chicago, IL
This Woolworth now houses a Walgreens and condos. I believe this building was constructed in 1930. Woolworth left the building around 1998. For more, see this website. [map]

former Woolworth
Chicago, IL		 former Woolworth
Chicago, IL
This first Woolworth shown above was built in 1938 and is now occupied by a Footlocker shoe store. [map]

The second Woolworth shown above seems to have the original striped awnings. The building was vacant as of 2006. By 2012, the building was still vacant. The red signs and awnings were gone. The building was still vacant in 2021. [map]

By the 1920s, there were over 60 Woolworth stores in Chicago. There are probably more buildings left than the three shown here.

former Woolworth
Galesburg, IL

2012:
2024:
This Woolworth building might be from the 1930s. In 2024, there was a significant fire in the building to the right which was demolished. This Woolworth building remains vacant due to "instability" as a result of the fire. It is not yet known if it can be repaired or will be demolished. [map]

former Woolworth
Macomb, IL
This Woolworth was built in 1937. [map]

former Woolworth
Monmouth, IL
This Woolworth building has been here since at least 1947. It now houses MC Sport Apparel & Awards. By 2019, the top part of the building had been covered with dark grey siding. The tile apron on the side of the building is still there. [map]

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