Was there a Woolworth's in Johnson City Tn?

Answer 1

What I remember most about Woolworths was going with my mother to bank at the corner of Roan and Main. We usually ate at Woolworths lunch counter afterwards, but my mother said we couldn't because there was a sit in by Blacks who could not be served there. I said we should join them. My mother blanched and said no that it was not our business. I think that was the moment when I knew she was wrong simply because it was unfair. I'm not sure I even knew where my indignation came from. But I already had this sense of moral outrage. Obviously I still do. Can someone tell me the year of that sit in?

Answer 2

There was a Woolworth's in downtown Johnson City, TN on Main Street in the 50's & 60's. They also had a 50's style diner with stools at the counter - seems like they had a few booths also. They sold a variety of goods and near Christmas they had their toy land downstairs. As a child I remember seeing in the rear shop window Robot Commando by Ideal Toy Corporation. I was fortunate to get this for Christmas - think what it would be worth today! This was their "heyday" during this time....but I don't remember the year the store closed as was many other stores closing due to the Malls coming to town.

Answer 3

I remember it being there until the early 80's...I remember getting G.I. JOE figure of Destro and some Jaws 3D trading cards there.