O.W. Houts & Sons, Inc.

After 88 years, O.W. Houts — a family-owned general store in Central Pennsylvania — surrenders to market pressures and shutters its doors, leaving behind a devastated community. Follow the workers and patrons throughout this final day to witness what happens when an iconic American business leaves town.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
10 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
10 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Apr 9, 2009
Season
2009
Ratings
0
Popularity
0
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Genres
Documentary
Country
United States

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small town50%small business50%

Description

After 88 years, O.W. Houts — a family-owned general store in Central Pennsylvania — surrenders to market pressures and shutters its doors, leaving behind a devastated community. Follow the workers and patrons throughout this final day to witness what happens when an iconic American business leaves town.

Immersion

Japanese

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