“Woolcott’s Shoes was on the corner of 21st and Concession, and it was an institution!” – Frank Morley, Hamilton, ON

“The places I’m talking about, they no longer exist.” – John DiLiberto, Hamilton, ON

“There were just things you could get there that you couldn’t get at other grocery stores.” – Karen Ancheta, Hamilton, ON

“It was heaped full of books, thousands.” – Betty Toplack, Hamilton, ON

“It was always packed with people. Saturdays, we had 25 chairs, they were lined up 3 and 4 waiting to sit down to be served. “ – John Woolcott, Hamilton, ON