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Life and times of Woodward's

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Author: Mackie, John

Date: September 20, 2002

Geographic Location: British Columbia; Alberta

Material Type: newspaper article

Abstract: 1919: Woodward's food floor opens. 1930: Woodward's legendary Christmas window displays are unveiled. 1956: The rooftop searchlight is replaced by a gian red neon W, aka "The Big W"... 91 metres above the street, has 660 flashing bulbs and revolves four times per minute.

Author: Mackie, John

Role: Author

Date: September 20, 2002

Person: Woodward, Charles Namby Wynn "Chunky"

Corporation: Woodward Stores Limited

Topic: Show windows; Retail trade; Department stores; Neon signs

Geographic Location: British Columbia; Alberta

Material Type: newspaper article

Physical Description: illustrations

Source Title: Vancouver Sun

Pages: A5

Abstract: 1919: Woodward's food floor opens. 1930: Woodward's legendary Christmas window displays are unveiled. 1956: The rooftop searchlight is replaced by a gian red neon W, aka "The Big W"... 91 metres above the street, has 660 flashing bulbs and revolves four times per minute.