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| Former librarians June Hargrove and Pat Siegfried purchased Black Forest in 2008. | |
After 34 years in business, Black Forest Books and Toys, Charlotte, NC.--one of the oldest continuously operating children's bookstores in the country--will close sometime between January 23 and 26, "once they sell through their inventory," WBTV reported. Co-owner Pat Siegfried blamed a sluggish economy and online competition for the decision.
"With much sadness," the store's website commented: "Once Upon a Time... The End."