J. C. Penney Historic District
J. C. Penney Historic District, Historic district in Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States.
The J. C. Penney Historic District contains two commercial buildings and a residential structure at the junction of JC Penney Drive and South Main Street.
James Cash Penney opened his first Golden Rule Store in 1902, which expanded into a nationwide chain of over 1,000 stores by 1928.
The district demonstrates early 20th-century retail innovation through its preserved buildings, showing the evolution of American commercial practices.
Visitors can explore the museum housed in Penney's former residence during summer months, learning about the origins of this retail enterprise.
The original mother store features a distinctive combination of stone construction with marble and cast iron facade elements from the early 1900s.
Location: Wyoming
GPS coordinates: 41.79470,-110.53600
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:10
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