Mr. Woolworth built the 792-foot Woolworth Building in New York City and paid 13.5 million dollars for its construction in cash. At the time of its completion, in April 1913, the so-called "Cathedral of Commerce" was the world's tallest building; a title held until 1930.
Photo from the Internet Archive
A 1930s-vintage postcard depicts the Woolworth store in Portland, Maine.
Graphic from the Boston Public Library
The standard Woolworth store nameplate of the 1940s.
Graphic from F. W. Woolworth Company Annual Report 1945
Graphic from F. W. Woolworth Company Annual Report 1950
This logo was created in the mid-1960s.
Graphic from F. W. Woolworth Company Annual Report 1965
This ultra-modern nameplate and logo was introduced in the late '60s.
Graphic from F.W. Woolworth Company Annual Report 1968
This design commemorated the 100th Anniversary of the chain.
Graphic from F.W. Woolworth Company Annual Report 1979
The downtown Seattle store opened for business in 1940.
Photo from the F.W. Woolworth Company Annual Report 1946
A depiction of the famous Woolworth Luncheonette.
Drawing from the F.W. Woolworth Company Annual Report 1940
A typical meal special at the Luncheonette sold for just 25 cents in 1940.
Graphic from the F.W. Woolworth Company Annual Report 1940