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Olivia Perry


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‘The Invisible Fence?’: Nassau Street then and now

On Sept. 23, 1993, The Daily Princetonian reported that Nassau Street’s line of jewelry shops and high-end boutiques long reinforced what merchants like Ray Wadsworth, owner of the Flower Market, called an “invisible fence” separating students from local businesses. However, in response to low profit margins, businesses in Princeton looked to appeal more directly to students.

On Sept. 23, 1993, The Daily Princetonian reported that Nassau Street’s line of jewelry shops and high-end boutiques long reinforced what merchants like Ray Wadsworth, owner of the Flower Market, called an “invisible fence” separating students from local businesses. However, in response to low profit margins, businesses in Princeton looked to appeal more directly to students.


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