Friendly Book Store, a Christian bookstore in Quakertown, Pa., will close on Saturday after more than 85 years in business, the Morning Call reported.
Founded in 1940 by Reverend Linford Rotenberger, Friendly Book Store has resided at 224 W. Broad St. since 1961. Today it is operated by Rotenberger's family members, including his son-in-law, Jim Roberts, and Rotenberger's daughters Donna Roberts and Kathy Pickering.
The owners announced the closure in January and have been running a store-wide sale since. They have also sold the building. In February, Jim Roberts, who is 81, told the Morning Call that the decision to close came about due to multiple factors, including his age, declining foot traffic, and competition from online retailers.