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RIP “The Oaks”
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11-12-2021, 07:00 PM
Home to “A Clean Well Lighted Place for Books”

I talked to my mom this afternoon and she said it’s about 1/2 torn down now to make way for a 5 story building. 

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11-12-2021, 07:07 PM
Major bummer
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11-12-2021, 10:49 PM
So many memories!
In the Tudor Period, Fencing Masters were classified in the Vagrancy Laws along with Actors, Gypsys, Vagabonds, Sturdy Rogues, and the owners of performing bears.
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11-13-2021, 06:14 AM
I've been seeing the tear down on FB. Very sad. Although, I probably haven't frequented the Oaks in 25 years or so.
As a matter of fact, my anger does keep me warm

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11-13-2021, 09:19 AM
It was at least half empty for years. Just before lockdown, a dance school had most of the back, but half the front was empty.

I believe they've been wanting to re-do it for years.
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11-13-2021, 10:01 AM
Kind of a problem spot. Poor parking. Bad access. Great bookstore. I was thinking it was done in by Crown books.
As a matter of fact, my anger does keep me warm

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