BOYLE HEIGHTS, Calif. (KABC) -- A staple of Boyle Heights for generations, a nearly century-old landmark retail store is expected to close for good this month.
The iconic Sears building has towered over the neighborhood of Soto Street and Olympic Boulevard since 1927.
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The actual date when it's supposed to close is unclear.
Sears struggled to stay in business.
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In 2018, the retailer filed for bankruptcy, which has led to stores nationwide closing. In 2006, the building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.