Olsson’s Books and Records Abruptly Closes

The Dupont Circle location of local bookstore chain Olsson’s abruptly closed nowadays, with signs having been taped in the window thanking customers for 16 years in the Washington area. A restricted flower had been placed in the doorway, appearing to be the beginnings of a shrine.

The signs on the door direct customers looking for more knowledge to the Olsson’s web site, however no info had yet to be posted there about the closing as of that afternoon. The phone was not answered at any of the remaining Olsson’s locations, which includes Crystal City, Old Town, Courthouse, and National Airport. An newsletter to Olsson’s asking for confirmation of the closure

of one or all of the chain’s retail stores has yet to be returned.

Olsson’s filed for bankruptcy in June, shortly after it closed its other D.C. location in Penn Quarter.

Since we have so far been unable to reach anyone at any Olsson’s store, whether you have any info about the status of the other locations, please let us know in the comments.

Photos by Ian Buckwalter

Original post by Sommer Mathis