Exhibit brings original Shoppers World to life

Framingham History Center

A new exhibit is opening at the Framingham History Center’s Edgell Memorial Library celebrating Shopper's World, which opened in 1951.

Ruth Colson

For 43 years, this sign marked the entrance to Shoppers World.

Lynne Damianos

The original Shoppers World sign was re-lit on Tuesday in honor of the exhibit.

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On the opening day of Shopper's World's, girls were equipped with portable radios to provide the score of the World Series if asked.

Ruth Colson

The original dome of Shopper's World was flattened in 1994.