People and Places of Downtown Lawrence

Arizona Trade can be found on the east side of Mass street. Inside you can find articles of clothing that you would never have thought of buying or a unique pair of shoes. This store also gives the chance to buy items that they made themselves. One of the employees, Olivia, has worked there since October and has been customer of Arizona Trade since she was in middle school she then said, “I he...

The Raven Bookstore is located on Seventh Street right off of Mass. When you enter you are automatically greeted with the positive presence of Chris who is a current manager of The Raven. I was so interested in not only the originality of the store but as well as Chris. This store contains all new books and as well buttons, stickers, and stationery. When asked about how he began his work he said, ...

Wonder Fair can be found right on Mass street. This store is best known for the stationary and art supplies and as well the art display in the back of the store with colored strings strung across the room in rainbow order to represent how much of a safe environment the store truly was. While not only admiring the store I was so happy to meet Tyler one of the newest workers at Wonder Fair. I wanted...

The Dusty Bookshelf can be found East on Mass Street. Dusty Bookshelf is not just known for all of the amazing books that they have but also their mascot who happens to be a cat named Dinah. If you’re like me you walk in and you are in total awe of the store and as well the quirky Edgar Allen Poe decorations that they have. I decided that I wanted to interview the owner of the mascot, Holly Hurley. ...