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F.W. Woolworth, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
THE FIRST "5 & 10"

"Woolworth 5¢ Store," built in 1878, replaced Utica, New York's "Great 5$ Store" that closed after being in business for only three months. F.W. Woolworth was twenty-seven years old when he chose Lancaster, Pennsylvania for its busy location. The new store was an immediate success, making a profit of $127 on opening day!

In 1879, after opening stores in Harrisburg and Scranton, the name was changed to "Woolworth's 5 & 10." Woolworth's catered to the working class. Mr. Woolworth had three store policies: catering to customers who were willing to pay cash, offering the best bargains possible, and openly displaying all wares. He became famous for buying bulk chocolate candy and selling it by the piece.

By 1895, F.W. Woolworth, known as the "merchant prince," had achieved $1,000,000 in sales; by 1900, sales exceeded $5,000,000. In 1911, the corporation owned 3,000 stores. This number reduced to 400 before the last Woolworth's closed in July of 1997.

The Old “F.W. Woolworth Building”
est. 1930’s, Historic Downtown Asheville

This building was restored in 2001 and proudly received two Griffin Awards for "historical appropriateness". Presently, it boasts the largest art gallery in Asheville, featuring many local artists.

Woolworth's Lunch Counter Waitress

Geneva Tisdale was working that day, in1960, when four young black men sat down at the Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, NC, and asked to be served. The management refused, and protests ensued.

Six months of negotiations and sit-ins later, the Woolworth's management changed its policy and chose Geneva Tisdale and two of her co-workers to be the first African-Americans to eat at the lunch counter at which they worked. Thirty years later, Geneva Tisdale was still behind the counter.


Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, cookies n' cream, coffee, mint chocolate chip, superman, rainbow sherbet

Scoops
Single ........... 1.75
Double ........... 2.50
Kids ........... 1.25

Sundaes
Single ........... 2.25
Double ........... 2.95

The Banana Split ........... 4.50
Hearty scoops of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, covered with hot fudge, pineapple n' strawberry toppings, nuts, whipped cream and a cherry

Malts or Shakes ........... 3.95
Topped with whipped cream

Old Fashioned ice cream sodas ........... 3.00
We mix hand-dipped ice cream with your favorite syrup and fizz it up

Floats ........... 3.00
Kids Floats ........... 2.00
Black cow (coke), Brown cow (root beer), White cow (sprite)

Salad ........... ........... 3.75
Cripsy greens with tomato and onion

Add a scoop of chicken, tuna, egg salad 1.25

Soups ........... ........... 2.00
Choice of chili or soup of the day

Soups N' Sandwich ........... 6.75
Bowl of soup and choice of any sandwich

All sandwiches served with chips, a pickle spear , and choice of white or wheat bread.

Woolworth’s BLT ........... 4.25
One of our originals with a generous portion of crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on toasted bread

Chicken Salad ........... 4.95
Chunks of the best white meat, celery, red onion, mayo & dill served with lettuce n' tomato

Curry Chicken Salad ........... 4.95
Chunks of the best white meat, celery & raisins and mayo, served with lettuce n' tomato

Tuna Salad ........... 4.95
White Albacore Tuna, celery, carrots, mayo & dill served with lettuce n' tomato
Make it a melt ........... 5.50

Egg Salad ........... 4.95
Simply delicious with dill, lettuce & tomato

Turkey or Ham Club Sandwich ........... 5.95
With bacon, lettuce, mayo, and tomato on toasted white or wheat bread

Vegetable Hummus Sandwich ........... 4.25
With lettuce, tomato, onion, carrot and cucumber

Classic P.B. & J. ........... 2.95
The perfect amount of peanut butter n' grape jelly

Fried Bologna Sandwich ........... 4.25

Grilled Cheese ........... 3.95
Generous amount of American cheese grilled
Add ham or bacon for 1.00

Pimento Cheese ........... 4.95
Heavy scoop of pimento cheese grilled on white or wheat
Add tomato for .50

Veggie or Black Bean Burger........... 5.95
Grilled vegetarian delight with lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo on wheat bun

Beef Frank or Veggie Dog ........... 2.95
Quarter pound, all beef, ready to dress: onion, relish, kraut, chili, cheese, slaw
Add one topping .50, All toppings for 1.00

On the Menu...

From the Fountain ........... 1.35
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite

Bottled Soda ........... 1.50
Root beer, Nehi grape, Nehi orange,
Coca-cola, Cream soda

Flavored Coke ........... 1.85
Vanilla, Cherry, Chocolate, Strawberry

Lemonade ........... 1.25

Egg Cream ........... 1.75
Chocolate, vanilla, or black and white

Phosphates ........... 1.50

Coffee ........... 1.00
Iced Tea ........... 1.25
Hot Tea ........... 1.25
Cappuccino/Latte ........... 2.95

Espresso
Single ........... 1.50
Double ........... 2.00
Triple ........... 2.50
(We provide all organic coffee.)

Prices shown do not include tax, and are subject to change without notice.

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