A camera seller with eight retails stores that has been a D.C.-area fixture since 1953 is closing because of bankruptcy.

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Penn Camera Exchange Inc. announced Wednesday that it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the photographic needs of this community for nearly sixty years. We extend our deepest gratitude to our many employees and wish for them a smooth transition,” the company stated on its Website.

Customers that have repairs, processing or other business related items located in the stores that have closed may pick up their property as indicate below:

Pikesville and Laurel:
At the Rockville location
Rockville Federal Plaza
Manager: Brian Z.
12266-F Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
301-231-7366

Fairlakes and Springfield:
At the Tysons location
Tysons Corner
Manager: Ramona S.
8357-E Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22102
703-893-7366

18th Street:
At the E Street location
E Street
Manager: Kim P.
840 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-347-5777