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  • Shoppers look for bargains in Building 21 at The Williamsburg...

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    Shoppers look for bargains in Building 21 at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1980)

  • The Williamsburg Pottery Factory will be closed on Thursday due...

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    The Williamsburg Pottery Factory will be closed on Thursday due to the passing of the founder, James E. Maloney. The Williamsburg Pottery are flying their flag at halfmast to honor "Jimmy Maloney." Photographed on Tuesday, July 19, 2005.

  • This new addition to The Williamsburg Pottery Factory was scheduled...

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    This new addition to The Williamsburg Pottery Factory was scheduled to open in early 1981.

  • Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

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    Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

  • Jimmy Maloney founder in the early days working making pots...

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    Jimmy Maloney founder in the early days working making pots and the kiln at the Williamsburg Pottery.

  • Items for sale at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1978)

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    Items for sale at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1978)

  • Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory (1977)

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    Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory (1977)

  • Onyx bookends available for sale at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory....

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    Onyx bookends available for sale at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1980)

  • Jimmy Maloney founder in the early days working making pots...

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    Jimmy Maloney founder in the early days working making pots and the kiln at the Williamsburg Pottery on Rt. 60.

  • Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory (1978)

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    Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory (1978)

  • Shopper at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1978)

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    Shopper at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1978)

  • Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

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    Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

  • Sign welcoming visitors to The Williamsburg Pottery Factory (1992)

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    Sign welcoming visitors to The Williamsburg Pottery Factory (1992)

  • A proposal from the Williamsburg Pottery to raze the section...

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    A proposal from the Williamsburg Pottery to raze the section of shops between Richmond Road and the railroad tracks would replace the store pictured here with brand-new stores and restaurants.

  • This 30,000 square foot additon at The Williamsburg Pottery would...

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    This 30,000 square foot additon at The Williamsburg Pottery would be used mostly for storage. (1982)

  • A variety of merchandise was available at The Williamsburg Pottery...

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    A variety of merchandise was available at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

  • The Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1975)

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    The Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1975)

  • The Willamsburg Pottery plans to revitalize their 200 acre retail...

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    The Willamsburg Pottery plans to revitalize their 200 acre retail shopping area in James City Co. on Richmond Rd. The main gate for the old side of the Pottery.

  • Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

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    Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

  • From a small beginning in 1939, the Williamsburg Pottery Factory...

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    From a small beginning in 1939, the Williamsburg Pottery Factory grew into a sprawling emporium that drew thousands of shoppers daily.

  • NASCAR section at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory was being phased...

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    NASCAR section at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory was being phased out in 1995.

  • Jimmy Maloney founder in the early days working making pots...

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    Jimmy Maloney founder in the early days working making pots and the kiln at the Williamsburg Pottery.

  • Shoppers use the tunnels at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory to...

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    Shoppers use the tunnels at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory to cross the railroad tracks (1977)

  • Floral arrangements available at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory (1995)

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    Floral arrangements available at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory (1995)

  • Pottery for sale at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory (1992)

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    Pottery for sale at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory (1992)

  • Shoppers head into the Pottery Factory entrance. (1980)

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    Shoppers head into the Pottery Factory entrance. (1980)

  • Directory for The Pottery Factory Outlets in Williamsburg. (1995)

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    Directory for The Pottery Factory Outlets in Williamsburg. (1995)

  • Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

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    Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

  • Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

    Scott Kingsley / Daily Press

    Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

  • Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

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    Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

  • Shopper at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory.

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    Shopper at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory.

  • Jimmy Maloney founder in the early days working making pots...

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    Jimmy Maloney founder in the early days working making pots and the kiln at the Williamsburg Pottery on Rt. 60.

  • This new addition to The Williamsburg Pottery Factory was scheduled...

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    This new addition to The Williamsburg Pottery Factory was scheduled to open in early 1981.

  • Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1976)

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    Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1976)

  • The Willamsburg Pottery plans to revitalize their 200 acre retail...

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    The Willamsburg Pottery plans to revitalize their 200 acre retail shopping area in James City Co. on Richmond Rd. The old Round house inside the retail area.(Pottery owners once lived there).

  • Shopper at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

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    Shopper at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

  • James Maloney looks over one of the sections in the...

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    James Maloney looks over one of the sections in the new building at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1981.

  • Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

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    Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

  • The steel skeleton of the pottery factory's new $4.4 million...

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    The steel skeleton of the pottery factory's new $4.4 million addition stands behind Building 21. It would be used to house new merchandise lines. (1980)

  • NASCAR section at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory was being phased...

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    NASCAR section at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory was being phased out in 1995.

  • A surveyor charts new store sites for the still-growing Williamsburg...

    Joe Fudge / Daily Press

    A surveyor charts new store sites for the still-growing Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1980.

  • Sign for the Williamsburg Pottery Factory.

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    Sign for the Williamsburg Pottery Factory.

  • Outdoor displays at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory (1995)

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    Outdoor displays at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory (1995)

  • Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1978)

    Joe Fudge / Daily Press

    Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1978)

  • Shoppers at the Williamsbur Pottery Factory.

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    Shoppers at the Williamsbur Pottery Factory.

  • Theodore Howard a potter at the Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1981)

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    Theodore Howard a potter at the Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1981)

  • Shoppers look at items available for sale at The Williamsburg...

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    Shoppers look at items available for sale at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1992)

  • Jimmy Maloney founder in the early days working making pots...

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    Jimmy Maloney founder in the early days working making pots and the kiln at the Williamsburg Pottery.

  • Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

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    Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

  • Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1981)

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    Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1981)

  • Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1978)

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    Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1978)

  • Dorothy McCalla of Annanadale, Va. shops at the Williamsburg Pottery...

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    Dorothy McCalla of Annanadale, Va. shops at the Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1985)

  • Main entrance to the Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1979)

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    Main entrance to the Williamsburg Pottery Factory. (1979)

  • Shopper at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

    Scott Kingsley / Daily Press

    Shopper at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

  • Jimmy Maloney founder in the early days working making pots...

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    Jimmy Maloney founder in the early days working making pots and the kiln at the Williamsburg Pottery.

  • Mr. and Mrs. Booth of Ohio, shop for hats at...

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    Mr. and Mrs. Booth of Ohio, shop for hats at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1981.

  • Art Packard of Hampton yawns as he waits for his...

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    Art Packard of Hampton yawns as he waits for his wife to find Christmas candles at the Williamsburg Pottery Factory on a Saturday afternoon.

  • Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

    Scott Kingsley / Daily Press

    Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

  • Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

    Scott Kingsley / Daily Press

    Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

  • Jimmy Maloney founder in the early days working making pots...

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    Jimmy Maloney founder in the early days working making pots and the kiln at the Williamsburg Pottery.

  • In 1980 a trailer near Building 21 served as the...

    Joe Fudge / Daily Press

    In 1980 a trailer near Building 21 served as the Law Shop. But bargain legal advice hadn't caught on with many customers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory.

  • Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

    Scott Kingsley / Daily Press

    Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

  • Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

    Scott Kingsley / Daily Press

    Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory in 1989.

  • Sign welcoming visitors to The Williamsburg Pottery Factory (1995)

    Buddy Norris / Daily Press

    Sign welcoming visitors to The Williamsburg Pottery Factory (1995)

  • Jimmy Maloney founder in the early days working making pots...

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    Jimmy Maloney founder in the early days working making pots and the kiln with the roundhouse in back at the Williamsburg Pottery.

  • Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory shop "Skid Row" in...

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    Shoppers at The Williamsburg Pottery Factory shop "Skid Row" in 1989.

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Archive photos of the original – and iconic – Williamsburg Pottery.