Congratulations to Janke Book Store in Wausau, Wis., which recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. WAOW reported that "dozens of people in the community celebrated at the Rothschild Pavilion, commemorating the major milestone reached by the Janke Books. The celebration consisted of root-beer floats, molasses cookies and a walk down memory lane.... Looking towards the future, the owners of the store say they're hopeful for 100 more."
"This is just a fun party saying thank you to Wausau and our staff and our customers because without this community we wouldn't be here," said co-owner Jane Janke Johnson.
Johnson also shared stories about the bookstore with the Wausau Daily Herald, which showcased photos from the store's past.
Established in 1874 and purchased by Carl Janke in 1919, the bookshop "is recognized as an institution in Wausau," the store's website noted. "Janke Book Store has held true to the adage of founder Janke that an independent bookstore's success is founded on providing far more than books to its customers."
Highlights of the birthday celebration were featured on Janke Book Store's Facebook page.