tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410297566472541708.post343203370487048376..comments2024-03-15T07:43:15.419-04:00Comments on Old Time Erie: Woolworth's and Kresge's on StateDebbi Lyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02865540564014709475noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410297566472541708.post-62232702167546035842014-06-21T21:10:32.394-04:002014-06-21T21:10:32.394-04:00In 1965 we moved to the "outskirts" of E...In 1965 we moved to the "outskirts" of Erie after living at 23rd and Wayne St. A trip to downtown for me was a bus ride and a chance to feel so "grown up" and on my own. My brother was 11 years younger than I and I would take him on the bus, see a Disney movie at the Warner and treat him to a soda at the Woolworth's lunch counter. In the winter it was hot chocolate and a grilled cheese sandwich. (and a trip to see Santa at the Boston Store). He is now 53 and I am 64. Recently he reminded me of those trips and told me just how much he enjoyed them. I have a soft spot for Woolworth's as my mom worked at the store in Perry Plaza. Miss them A LOT!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410297566472541708.post-61860115210211243562013-11-01T01:12:56.851-04:002013-11-01T01:12:56.851-04:00Two "5 and 10" memories from the mid ...Two "5 and 10" memories from the mid '40s: (1) at one a demonstrator showing the amazing pen that could write under water (the first ballpoints). (2) at the Woolworth's lunch counter they had a "special" -- all the buttermilk you could drink for 10 cents. 3 or 4 of us 11- or 12-year olds decided to have a contest. The cups were the cone-shaped paper ones nestled in a holder. I had 10, and I lost. From there we went to the lobby of the YMCA and just sat!Dave Warrennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410297566472541708.post-23043854944674611622013-10-31T17:07:47.331-04:002013-10-31T17:07:47.331-04:00Ate lunch at both often during the 60s when I work...Ate lunch at both often during the 60s when I worked near downtown.<br /><br />God bless.<br /><br />RB<br /><><RBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13053380234618898848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410297566472541708.post-86192588454483577742013-10-16T09:58:11.663-04:002013-10-16T09:58:11.663-04:00Woolworth's had Aretha Franklin's "La...Woolworth's had Aretha Franklin's "Lady Soul" album in the wrong section back in 1968. Although it was her latest album, it was in the "sale" section. What a bargain I got for what turned out to be one of her best albums. Of course, I still have it.<br />I also remember the "live demonstrations" One that I remember in particular was a man selling "gravity pens." Turned upside down, the point would be exposed. Turned again, and it would retract. No clicking. It was a gold color and very sleek looking. Hesitant at first, I ended up spending the dollar or two for it. It worked for a while and then quit.....Jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410297566472541708.post-10974110986972175312013-10-14T21:00:41.413-04:002013-10-14T21:00:41.413-04:00My wife worked in Woolworth's for four years f...My wife worked in Woolworth's for four years from 1956 through 1960 - She quit to move to Washington DC when I took a job there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410297566472541708.post-48697689805584466822013-10-14T13:38:34.730-04:002013-10-14T13:38:34.730-04:00These are just great memories of my home town. Ke...These are just great memories of my home town. Keep up the great blog work!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14399280418217948244noreply@blogger.com