Woolworth, F.W., Building
National Register of Historic Places

Woolworth, F.W., Building

Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
Listed
September 5, 2002
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
02000924

About this property

The Woolworth, F.W., Building was a historic department store building located in Lexington, Kentucky, that served as a retail location for the F. W. Woolworth Company from 1946 to 1990. It was designed by Frederick W. Garber. The store was the site of protests during the Civil Rights Movement against segregation during the 1960s. After 1990, the city government favored creating a business incubator on the site. However, the building was demolished in 2004 and turned into a parking lot. As of 2022, the location is the City Center development which includes a Marriot hotel, restaurants and retail.

Location

106 Main St.
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
38.04716, -84.50159

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Woolworth, F.W., Building listed on the National Register?

Woolworth, F.W., Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 5, 2002.

What type of historic resource is Woolworth, F.W., Building?

Woolworth, F.W., Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Woolworth, F.W., Building?

The period of significance for Woolworth, F.W., Building is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1946.

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