Read the history of Woodward & Lothrop exquisitely presented in Michael Lisicky's authoritative book. |
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Woodward & Lothrop "The Store Fit for the Nation's Capital" |
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The older building on the 'G' Street side extended from 10th to 11th Streets. |
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Woodward & Lothrop's North Building,
acquired from Palais Royal in 1946.
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The North Building and Main Building sat on opposite sides of 'G' Street. |
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The First Foor decorated for Christmas -
unfortunately, the photo does not show the beautiful bas-relief
plaster detailing on the square columns, which gave the store
tremendous character.
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Woodward & Lothrop's renowned Tea Room as a favorite Washington eatery. |
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"Where Quality and Service are Traditional"
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Woodward & Lothrop
1025 'F' Street NW
Washington, D.C.
DIstrict 7-5300
First Floor
Fine Jewelry • Fashion Jewelry • Better Jewelry • Small Leathers • Gloves • Handbags • Scarves • Belts • Hosiery • Cosmetics • Fragrances • Blouses • Cosmopolitan Sportswear • The Shoe Center • Shoe Bag • Men’s Furnishings • Men’s Accessories • Men’s Personal Furnishings • Stationery • Calculators • Candy • Clocks • Coins & Stamps • Optical Shop • The Silver Room
Second Floor
Men’s Clothing • Formal Wear • Men’s Slacks • Men’s Outerwear • Men’s Rainwear • Washingtonian Shop • Men’s Tailored Sportswear • Men’s Action Sportwear • Men’s Related Separates • Quadrangle • Projections • Clubhouse • Shaver Shop • Body Shop • Men’s Shoes • Men’s Hats • Shoe Salon • Columbia Shoes • Millinery • Wig Salon • Beauty Salon
Third Floor
Point of View • Young Attitude Shop • Club House • Designer Sportswear • Sportique • Designer Coats • Fur Salon • Perspective • Potomac Dresses • Potomac Coats • Columbia Dresses • Columbia Sportswear • Columbia Coats • Cosmopolitan Dresses • Cosmopolitan Coats • Chandelier Room • Designer Room • The Walnut Room • Miss Woodward Shop • Lady Lothrop Shop • Active Sportswear • Lingerie • Foundations • Robes and Loungewear • Daywear • Sleepwear
Fourth Floor
Junior Sportswear • Junior Dresses • Junior Coats • Better Junior Sportswear • Junior Lingerie • Infants Corner • Toddlers • Girls 4-6X • Girls 7-14 • Girls’ Accessories • Girl’s Sleepwear • Genesis • Little Boys • Boyswear • Boys’ Accessories • Teen Shop • Children’s Shoes • Children’s Furniture • Snak Shak
Fifth Floor
Crystal • China • Rosenthal • Table Linens • Bed Linens • Pillows • Towels • Bridal Gift Registry • Bridal Salon • Maternity Shop • Columbia Dresses • Columbia Coats • Columbia Career Shop • Columbia Casuals
Sixth Floor
Furniture • Mattresses • Connoisseurs Gallery • Interior Decorating Service
Seventh Floor
Luggage • Gifts • Williamsburg Shop • The Liberty Shop • Draperies • Pillows • Pictures • Lamps • Buffet Corner • The Dining Room • English Pub • Tea Room
Eighth Floor
Fashion Fabrics • Notions • Art & Needlework • Closet Accessories • Floor Coverings • Area Rugs • Credit Adjustments • Cashier
Ninth Floor
Personnel • Alterations • Executive Offices
NORTH BUILDING
Metro Level
Appliances • Easy Living Shop • Fireplace Accessories • Trim-a-Home • Christmas Wrapping
First Floor
Radio & TV • Paints • Hardware • Artist’s Supplies • Housewares • Cutlery Bar • Small Appliances • Bar Shop • Decorative Housewares • Bath Accessories • Gourmet Food Shop • Bakery Counter • The Book Corner
Second Floor
Toys • Hobbies
Third Floor
Ask Mr. Foster Travel Service • Dry Cleaning • Mending Shop • Repair Center • Photo Studio
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Pentagon The Concourse December, 1943 8,000 s.f. (acquired from Palais Royal) |
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Chevy Chase
7201 Wisconsin Avenue
November 2, 1950
140,000 s.f.
The Fountain Room
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Alexandria
615 N. Washington
November 28, 1952
33,000 s.f.
The Potomac Room
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Seven Corners
Falls Church, VA
October 3, 1956
100,000 s.f.
The Fort Buffalo Room
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Wheaton Plaza
Silver Spring, MD
February 5, 1960
150,000 s.f.
The Montgomery Room
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Annapolis
Parole Plaza
October 1, 1964
90,000 s.f.
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Landmark
Shirley Hwy.and Duke Street
Alexandria, VA
October 11, 1965
151,000 s.f.
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Prince Georges Plaza
Hyattsville, MD
August 1, 1966
149,000 s.f.
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Iverson Mall
3731 Branch Avenue
Hillcrest Heights, MD
July 31, 1967
144,000 s.f.
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Tysons Corner McLean, VA July 25, 1968 153,000 s.f. |
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Columbia Mall Columbia, MD 1971 123,000 s.f. The Patuxent Room |
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Landover Mall Landover, MD May 11, 1972 160,000 s.f. The Chesapeake Room |
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Montgomery Mall
Bethesda, MD
March 25, 1976
152,000 sq. ft.
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Lakeforest Mall
Gaithersburg MD
1978
150,000 sq. ft.
White Marsh Mall
White Marsh, MD
1981
Coming in due course.