These photos show the F.W. Woolworth Co. 5 and 10 Cent Store on 11th Avenue in Altoona. According to a July 1997 article, “After 117 years as America’s general store, Woolworth Corp. said last week it will close its remaining 400 F.W. Woolworths around the country. Frank Woolworth opened the nation’s original five-and-dime in Lancaster, Pa., in 1879. In announcing its decision to exit the five-and-dime business, Woolworth blamed its inability to generate a profit despite years of effort.”

75 years ago: 1950

June 14, 1950

The opening of the Carrolltown Drive-In Movie Theatre was announced for June 15 with a refreshment stand and supervised playground for youngsters and two shows nightly at 9 and 11. The first movie to be shown was “Come To The Stable” starring Loretta Young and Celeste Holme.

50 years ago: 1975

June 14, 1975

An Altoona Mirror photographer reported that as many as 400 boats were turned away from Raystown State Park and Dam because the parking lots were full of cars, no parking spaces available although there was plenty of room on the lake.

25 years ago: 2000

June 14, 2000

Blair County administrator Michael McCalpin, who was doing three jobs, overseeing the juvenile probation, cost and fines and children and youth departments, resigned to take another job at Shippensburg University.

10 years ago: 2015

June 14, 2015

The raising of the 30-by-60 foot American Flag at Gospel Hill was celebrating its 25th anniversary. The Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation managed the flag which took almost 75 people to hold it for a photo. The 28th Division Brass Quintet provided music.

Local news compiled by Tim Doyle.

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