From words to wigs

I like seeing new businesses fill in the void left by the less fortunate. But come on, is nothing sacred?

The Victoria Gardens Borders closed last month and within weeks, Halloween City moved in. Where the words of Gertrude Stein and John Steinbeck were once displayed, there are now beer stein babe costumes. According to an ad, the costume store also sells an array of wigs based on the characters of Jersey Shore.

Halloween City will be opened through Halloween. Then on the first several days of November, there will be a half-off sale. You can also find other Halloween stores at former Linens 'n Things, Off Broadway shoes and other victims of the recession.