Founded in 1902 by James Cash Penney.
JCPenney, one of the most iconic American department store chains, was founded in 1902 by James Cash Penney and William Henry McManus in Kemmerer, Wyoming. Initially called the Golden Rule Store, the retailer focused on fair pricing and ethical business practices.
The roofs were built with giant, almost pyramid-like skylights in which you could look up to see the weather while you were shopping.
Richway in Roswell, Georgia was a central and important location in my early record universe. My Father shopped there, and it was fairly close to my school. They also had a well-stocked and interesting record department for someone who was new to the vinyl collecting hobby like me.
