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Port Washington's Independent Dolphin Bookshop To Close After 76 Years
The Main St. staple was independently owned since 1946. On Monday the store's owners announced the bookstore and cafe would close.
PORT WASHINGTON, NY?The Dolphin Bookshop has been in business on Main Street since 1946, and the independent bookstore, cafe and gift shop has long been a Port Washington staple. On Monday, the business owners announced the store would shutter, along with an immediate everything-must-go sale.
No reason for the closing was given on the business Facebook page, but the announcement generated an outpouring of condolences from fans of the shop, with many residents remembering visiting the shop, at 299 Main St., in their youth.
Dolphin Bookshop hosted local author talks and events and story times.
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In 2021, the store struggled with the pandemic's affect on small businesses, and a GoFundMe campaign was launched by supporters.
"This last year and a half has been very difficult for everyone including our wonderful bookstore. The Dolphin Bookshop has been trying to figure out a way to continue to serve as Port Washington's very own Indie bookshop. The Dolphin is consolidating its space in order to accomplish this goal. Let's give them a hand with the costs of this change," the GoFundMe read. The campaign raised $6,744.
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