With 156 years of continuous operation, Weaver’s may well be the oldest store of its kind in Kansas and one of just a handful of similar stores left in the country. In addition to its positioning in vibrant downtown Lawrence, Weaver’s attributes its longevity to its people, products and prices.

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The L. Bullene store, far right, which later became Weaver's, is pictured in this photo of Massachusetts Street in the 1880s.

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The A.D. Weaver store on Massachusetts Street, circa 1900. The store moved to its present location, 901 Massachusetts St., in 1929.

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A 1920s window display at Weaver's department store.

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The Weaver's department store entry in a Lawrence parade.

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A mid-century window display at Weaver's features mannequins in the latest styles. Staying on top of trends remains a driving force for the department store.

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A summertime window display at Weaver's features mannequins in the latest swimwear styles. Staying on top of trends remains a driving force for the department store.

photo by: Nick Krug

Weaver's department store, 901 Massachusetts. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

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Weaver's department store employee Ginny Weygint uses the store's 1930s pneumatic tubes, which run throughout the building, to send some billing information to the office on the third floor.