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Washington Bookshop

World War II-era bookstore in Washington, DC

Washington Bookshop, also known as the Washington Cooperative Bookshop, was a World War II-era bookstore in Washington, DC, at 916 17th St NW. It was established in 1938 as a cooperative. Its 1200 members were able to purchase books from this bookshop at a special discounted rate; there were also an art gallery and a lecture space where evening events were held.2 It ceased to exist in 1950.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1938Founded1
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Washington Bookshop, also known as the Washington Cooperative Bookshop, was a World War II-era bookstore in Washington, DC, at 916 17th St NW. It was established in 1938 as a cooperative. Its 1200 members were able to purchase books from this bookshop at a special discounted rate; there were also an art gallery and a lecture space where evening events were held.2

Timeline

  1. 1950Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1938Founded Founded1

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