Warwick’s is a bookstore in La Jolla, California. Founded in 1896, it is the oldest continuously family-owned bookstore in the United States.

Warwick's
IndustrySpecialty retail
Founded1896 (1896)
FounderWilliam T. Warwick
Headquarters7812 Girard Avenue,
La Jolla, California
,
United States
OwnerNancy Warwick
Websitehttps://www.warwicks.com/

History

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Warwick's was founded in 1896 by William T. Warwick in Minnesota.[1] The bookstore later moved to Iowa and then to La Jolla, California.[1]

In 1952, Warwick's moved to its current location at 7812 Girard Avenue in La Jolla, California.[1]

In 2021, the owner of the building where Warwick's was located planned to sell the building.[2] Nancy Warwick reached out to the community and was able to raise $8.35 million to buy the building.[2] More than thirty people contributed to the fund.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Alford, Abbie (May 4, 2021). "Writing a new chapter for the iconic Warwick's bookstore in La Jolla". CBS8. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Nawotka, Ed (May 3, 2021). "Historic Home of Warwick's Saved After Friends Raise Millions". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved December 7, 2021.