Thursday, March 31, 2011

Dupuis Freres Ltée., Montréal, P.Q., Canada


Une vue stylisée de Dupuis Frères,
le grand magasin canadien-français de Montréal
A stylized vue of Dupuis Frères,
the great French-Canadian department store of Montreal


L'édifice du magasin Dupuis, rue Sainte-Catherine,
construite en 1938
Dupuis' frontage on St. Catherine Street, built in 1938

Façade de Dupuis Frères, rue De Montigny,
un bâtiment de 1923 et 1937
en maçonnerie un peu sobre, agrémentée
par les détails de briques très beau.
The De Montigny Street facade, built in 1923 and
1937, a sober masonry structure enlivened by
beautiful brick detailing

Dupuis Frères, sur la rue Saint-Christophe. Vue du bâtiment
1937 (extrême gauche) sur la rue De Montigny,
l'expansion de 1948 sur la rue Saint-Christophe,
et la façade principale sur la rue Ste-Catherine de 1937.
St. Christopher street view of the store, with the 1937 building on
the far left on De Martigny Street, the 1938 St. Catherine Street
facade and the 1948 expansion in the middle.





Dans les années '70, la rue Saint-Christophe a été fermée
 et le magasin Dupuis Frères a été englouti
 par la Place Dupuis, un complexe à usage mixte.
In the 1970s, St. Christopher Street was closed
and the Dupuis Freres store was engulfed
by Place Dupuis, a mixed-use complex.


Dupuis Frères Ltée.
865 Rue Ste.-Catherine Est
Montréal, P.Q.
VIctoria 2-6171


AMÉNAGEMENT DU MAGASIN DE MONTRÉAL
MONTREAL STORE DIRECTORY


Sous-sol
Sous-sol d'economies

Rez-de-Chausée
Rue de Montigny
Vêtements Garçons • Merceries Garçons • Merceries • Papeterie • Les Livres • L'Artisanat du Quebec • Le Restaurant • Coiffure • Optiques • Studio Marantow
Rue St.-André
Bas • Gants • Cosmetiques • Parapluies • Chapeaux • Bijoux et Montres • Appareils
Dupuis pour Lui Chemises • Cravates • Sous-Vêtements • Chausettes • Gants • Souliers • Chapeaux
Rue St.-Christoph
Dupuis pour Lui Complets • Manteaux • Vêtements de Sport • Boutique Président • Au Petit Napoléon • 15-25 Rue de l'Élégance
Rue Ste.-Catherine
Sacs à Main • Mouchoirs • Blouses • Chandails

Mezzanine
Rue de Montigny
Disques • Radios • Electroniques • Machines à Coudre • Sacs à Voyages
Rue St.-André
Menus Articles
Rue St.-Christoph
La Cabane de Ski • Dupuis Sport

Au Deuxième Etage
Rue de Montigny
Le Petit Salon • Robes de Mariage • Salon de Fourrure • Salon Louis XV • Robes • Robes "Demi-Tailles" • Manteaux • Costumes
Rue St.-André
Vêtements de Sport • Chalet du Ski • Lingerie pour Dames • Robes Junior • Vêtements de Sport Junior • Manteaux Junior • La Chaumière
Rue St.-Christoph
Soulieres • Chapeaux
Rue Ste.-Catherine
Tissus • Tricots • Uniformes

Au Troisième Etage
Rue de Montigny
Verrerie • Porcelaine • Cadeaux • Argenterie • Lampes
Rue St.-André
Confection pour Enfants • Le Layette • Nappes • Oreillers
Rue St.-Christoph
Confection pour Fillettes • Chausseurs pour Enfants
Rue Ste.-Catherine
Linge pour la Maison • Couvre-Lits • Serviettes de Toilette • Couvertures

Au Quatrième Etage
Rue de Montigny
Quincaillerie • Articles de Cuisine • Peinture • Mobiliers Chambre
Rue St.-André
Mobiliers Dinette • Jardin
Rue St.-Cristophe
Fleurs Artificielles • Rayon des objets de piété • Voiturettes
Rue Ste.-Catherine
Paradis des Enfants

Au Cinquième Etage
Rue de Montigny
Poeles • Refrigerateurs • Machines a Laver • Tissus d'ameublement
Rue St.-André
Rideaux • Housses
Rue Ste.-Christophe
Mobiliers

Au Sixième Etage
Rue de Montigny
Renseignments • Comptoir
Rue St.-André
Mirroirs • Peintures
Rue St.-Christophe
Tapis • Broadloom • Couvre-Murs


MAGASINS FILLIALS
BRANCH STORES

Trois-Rivières (1964)















Dupuis pour Elle (1968)
Plaza St.-Hubert
46,000 sq. ft.










Dupuis pour Elle (1968)
Les Galleries d'Anjou
14,000 sq. ft.










Dupuis pour Elle (28. Mars 1974)
Carrefour Laval

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

The T. Eaton Co., Ltd., Montreal, P.Q., Canada


Publié au début de 2014
EATON'S:
THE TRANS-CANADA STORE


A comprehensive history of Canada's great
national department store.

Did you work for Eaton's or have
a special memory of the store?
You may contact me (before Sept 1, 2013)
at bakgraphics@comcast.net

Avez-vous travaillé pour Eaton ou avoir
une mémoire spéciale du magasin?
Vous pouvez me contacter (avant le 1 septembre 2013)
à bakgraphics@comcast.net

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The elegant neo-classical building of Eaton's in Montreal was expanded from 5 to 9 floors in height
In the 1950s, the store was expanded laterally northward to Bd. Maisonneuve

The jewel of Eaton's in Montreal was surely its very moderne 9th Floor Restuarant

The T. Eaton Co., Ltd.
677 Rue Ste.-Catherine Ouest
Montreal, Quebec

VIctoria 2-9211


DOWNTOWN STORE DIRECTORY

Main Floor
Jewellery (215) • Silver Holloware (515) • Silver Flatware (515) • Clocks (515) • Cutlery (515) • Cosmetics (216) • Toilet Sundries (212) • Pharmacy • Notions (222) • Blouses (203) • Hosiery (201) • Handbags (217) • "Felinie" (209) • Foundations (609) • Gloves (202) • Fashion Accessories (262) • Wigs (225) • Main Floor Sportswear (246) • College Shop (646) • Cameras (512) • Men’s Dress Furnishings (228) • Men's Sport Shirts (428) • Men's Hosiery (201) • Men’s Casual Clothing (288) • The Marco Polo (528) • Men’s Hats (428) • Stationery (208) • Calculators (306) • School and Office Supplies (408) • Candy Counter (214) • The Blue Cake Counter (1104) • Specialty Food Shops (379) • Books (205) • Coins, Stamps (405)

Second Floor
Men's Shoes (237) • The Executive Shop (237) • Men’s Suits (229) • Warren K. Cook Shop (229) • South Winds Shop (229) • Men's Clothing (329) • Monsieur Chez Eaton Distinction Shop (629) • Timothy E. (329) • Men's Sportswear (429) • The Sun Shop • Tuxedo Rentals and Formal Wear • Men’s Sportswear• Adam (729) • Abstract Shop (332) • Made-To-Measure Shop (230)
"Four Corners" Gift Shop (270) • Chez Elle Boutique (536) • Fashion Fabrics (233) • Creative Stitchery (224) • Sewing Machines • Bedcoverings (436) • Linens (236) • Bath Boutiques (336) • Table Linens (356) • Women’s Shoes (238) • "Le Salon" Shoes (338) • Children's Shoes (239) • Teen's Shoes (239) • Optical Salon (221)• Little Red Basket Shop (208)

Third Floor
Chelsea Place Sportswear (246) • The Villager Shop (246) • Beach Shop • Chelsea Place Coats (344) • Suburban Shop (744) • Chelsea Place Dresses (341) • Women’s Place (446) • La Colonnade Coats (444) • La Colonnade Dresses (541) • La Colonnade Coats (546) • Millinery (264) • Salon Français (305) • Wigs (304) • Fourth Gear 640 • No. 1 Shop 442 • New Orleans Town House 441 • The Ensemble Shop (242) • Fur Salon (248) • Bridal Shop • Four Seasons Sportswear Boutique • Ports International (641, 646) • Premier (242) • Attitude • La Boutique (341) • Coach House
The Young Montrealer Shop Junior Dresses (241) • Junior Sportswear (346) • Junior Coats (244) • Scene 3

Fourth Floor
China (252) • Glassware (452) • Housewares (254) • Small Appliances (271)Foundations (609) • Loungewear (609) • Lingerie (247) • Mic Mac Shop • Lingrie (209) • Le Petit Boudoir • Maternity Shop
Fourth Floor Sportswear (545) • Fourth Floor Dresses (541) • Fourth FloorCoats
Infants’ Wear (210) • Nursery Shop • Young Happenings • Children’s Wear (210) • Eaton’s Juvenile • Girls’ Wear (211) • "Like Young" Shop (211) • Children’s Hosiery (201) • Boy’s Wear (232) • Students’ Clothing (432)

Fifth Floor
Special Events Centre • 'Trim-A-Home' Shop • Sporting Goods (227) • Toyville (227) • Science Centre (227) • Ranges (256) • Home Laundry Equipment (257) • Refrigerators and Freezers (259) • Outdoor Living (261) • Hardware (253) • Paint (274) • Garden Shop (260) • Garden Grove (253) • Auto Supplies (263) • Place Elegante • Salon Elysee Beauty Salon
Music Centre Televisons (440) • Stereos (260)

Sixth Floor
Curtains (268) • Draperies (267) • Custom-Made Draperies (456) • Upholstery Fabrics (267) • Floor Coverings (273) • Rugs (272) • Pictures and Mirrors (276) • Luggage (264) • Eaton Travel • Gift Shop (218) • Table 'Hôte Boutique

Seventh Floor
Lamps (377) • Accent 7 (718) • Gallery of Fine Furniture (770) • Bedroom and Dining Room Furniture (270) • Living Room Furniture (470) • Kitchen Furniture (370) • Unfinished Furniture (370) • Studio of Interior Design • Slumber Shop (271) • Pianos and Organs (360) • La Maison Rustique • Decorator Showroom (456) • Summer-Furniture Terrace (470) • Holiday Live-In Shop

Eighth Floor
Employment Office

Ninth Floor
Ninth Floor Restaurant • Foyer des Arts • Eaton Gallery


BRANCH STORES

Fairview Pointe-Claire (Aug. 12, 1965)
Trans Canada Hwy. and St. Johns Road
180,000 sq. ft.
La Cuisine Restaurant






Les Galeries d'Anjou (Aug. 8, 1968)
Metropolitan Blvd. at Montée St.-Leonard
147,000 sq. ft.





Place Ste-Foy (1969)
Quebec City, PQ

Bayshore (1973)
Nepean, ON













Cavendish Mall (1973)
Côte Saint-Luc

Carrefour Laval (1974)
Carrefour de l'Estrie

Galleries Chagnon (1976)
Levis, PQ

Les Promenades St.-Bruno (Aug. 23, 1978)

Les Promenades de l'Outaouais (1979)
Hull, PQ

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Holt Renfrew & Co. Ltd., Montreal, P.Q., Canada



Though it came to Montreal in 1910, Holt Renfrew
has operated since 1937 in a distinctive early-modern
edifice that wouldn't look out of place in Miami Beach

Holt Renfrew & Co., Ltd. (1910/1937)
1300 Sherbroke St. West (at Mountain)
Montreal, P.Q., Canada


MONTREAL STORE DIRECTORY

Street Floor
Gloves • Hosiery • Handbags • Fine Jewellery • Costume Jewellery • Small Leathers • Millinery • Accessories • Cosmetics • Perfumes • Gift Collections
The Men’s Shops Men’s Accessories • Men’s Furnishings • Men’s Sportswear • Men’s Clothing • Men’s Shoes
Rue Montaigne Gourmet Shop

Second Floor
Sportswear • Blouses • Sweaters • Millinery Salon • Wig Salon • HR's Boutique • Christian Dior Boutique

Third Floor
Fashion Salon Dresses • Coats • Suits
Shoe Salon • Cachet • Bridal Salon • Fur Salon

Fourth Floor
The 1300 Collection • Ports International
Miss Renfrew Miss Renfrew Prêt-à-Porter • Miss Renfrew Sportswear

Fifth Floor
Little Girls • Big Girls • Little Boys • Big Boys • Children • Children's Shoes • Toys

Sixth Floor
Intimate Apparel • Corsetry Salon • Salon de Beauté


BRANCH STORES

Ottawa (1942)
182 Queen Street/
Chateau Laurier hotel


Dorval Gardens (1954)


Centre Rockland (1959)
Mount Royal


Place Ville Marie (1962)







Fairview Pointe-Claire (1965)






Les Galleries d'Anjou (1968)

Monday, March 28, 2011

Henry Morgan & Company., Ltd., Montreal, Quebec, Canada


Morgans facing Ste. Catherine Street and Phillips Square in Montreal

Morgan's ad illustration showing the 1960's addition at Bd. de Maisonneuve, Ouest.


Henry Morgan & Company, Ltd.
585 Rue Ste.-Catherine Ouest
Montréal, P.Q.



DOWNTOWN STORE DIRECTORY

Metro LevelCasse-Croute • The Gastronome • Bon Marché • Steinberg’s at Morgan’s

Main Floor
Jewellery Salon, Dept. 23 • Fashion Jewellery, Dept. 231 • Clocks and Watches, Dept. 107 • Cosmetics, Dept. 24 • Notions, Dept. 22 • Closet Shop, Dept. 22 • Handbags, Dept. 59  • Accessories, Dept. 301 • Hosiery, Dept. 19 • Leather Goods, Dept. 59 • Neckwear, Dept. 10 • Gloves, Dept. 20 • Main Floor Sportswear, Dept. 207 • Stationery, Dept. 18 • Cameras, Dept. 24 •Swiss Pastry Counter, Dept. 89 • Candy, Dept. 25 • Men’s Sportswear, Dept. 29 • John Stephen Shop, Dept. 47 • Men’s Furnishings, Dept. 28 • Men’s Shoes, Dept. 32 • Men’s Hats, Dept. 62 • Men’s Clothing, Dept. 45 • Men’s Tailoring, Dept. 30  • Campus & Career Shop, Dept. 47 • Coin and Stamp Collection

Fashion Floor - The Second
Dresses, Dept. 113 • Sportswear, Dept. 77 • Separates, Dept. 14 • Misses’ Knitwear, Dept. 435 • Cruisewear, Dept. 142 • Coats and Suits, Dept. 65 • Weatherall, Dept. 18 • Young Sophisticates, Dept. 112 • Fur Salon, Dept. 35 • Salon de Couture, Dept. 34 • Le Trianon, Dept. 125 • Designer Shop, Dept. 131 • Bridal Salon, Dept. 34 • Town and Country Shop, Dept. 80 • Alissa, Dept. 113 • Millinery, Dept. 43 • Lingerie, Dept. 44 • Corset Salon, Dept. 78

Third Floor
Fashion Shoes, Dept. 31 • Budget Shoes, Dept. 94 • Budget Coats and Suits, Dept. 92 • Budget Sportswear, Dept. 21 • Budget Dresses, Dept. 39 • Maternity Wear, Dept. 49 • Budget Lingerie, Dept. 84 • Young Canadians’ Shop, Dept. 67 • Girls’ Clothing, Dept. 70 • Boys’ Wear, Dept. 38, 63 • Infants’ Wear, Dept. 69 • Children’s Wear, Dept. 69 • Children’s Shoes, Dept. 81 • Teen-Hi Shop, Dept. 63 (Young Men) • Fashion Fabrics, Dept. 277 • Sewing Machines • Boutique de Noel, Dept. 37 • Ask Mr. Foster Travel Service • Post Office • Gift Wrapping

Fourth Floor
Silverware, Dept. 39 • China, Dept. 40 • Glassware, Dept. 74 • Crystal, Dept. 74 • Bar Accessories, Dept. 74 • Gift Shop, Dept. 15 • Decorative Fashion Accessories, Dept. 52 • Linens, Dept. 16 • Draperies, Dept. 46 • Major Appliances, Dept. 68, 73 • Housewares, Dept. 37 • Oriental Rugs, Dept 82 • Carpets, Dept. 48 • Toys, Dept. 35 • Service Department

Fifth Floor
Luggage, Dept. 27 • Antique Salon, Dept. 106 • Living Room Furniture, Dept. 98 • Patio Furniture, Dept. 98 • Piano Salon, Dept. 96 • Upholstery, Dept. 46 • Beauty Salon, Dept. 71 • The Trimmer • La Soupière

Sixth Floor
Sporting Goods, Dept. 36 • Gun Shop, Dept. 36 • Ski Shop, Dept. 36 • Camp Site, Dept. 36 • Unpainted Furniture, Dept. 90 • Regency Room Restaurant

Seventh Floor
Stereos and Televisions, Dept. 96 • Furniture, Dept. 51 • Books, Dept. 60 • Records, Dept. 91 • Le Buffet




BRANCH STORES

Snowdon (1950)
5343 Queen Mary Road

Sparks Street (1951)
Ottawa

Decarie Boulevard (1951)










Dorval Gardens (1954)









Centre Rockland (1959)






Centre Laval (1972)
110,000 sq. ft.










Place Versailles (1973)
135,000 sq. ft.










Place Vertu (1975)
121,000 sq. ft.
La Chaumine






Les Promenades St.-Bruno (1975)

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Jas. A. Ogilvy's, Ltd.




 

Jas. A. Ogilvy's, Ltd.
1325 Rue Ste.-Catherine Ouest
Montreal, P.Q.

VIctoria 2-7711

STORE DIRECTORY
Lower Floor
Toy Shop • Sporting Goods • Wheel Goods • Prams • Garden Shop • Patio Shop • Summer Furniture • Hardware • Paints

Main Floor
Jewellery • Clocks and Watches • Cosmetics • Toiletries • Notions • Stationery • Cameras • Books • Hostess Counter • Handbags  • Fashion Accessories • Hosiery • Handbags • Small Leather Goods • Wig Bar • Neckwear • Gloves • La Bagatelle • Men’s Shop • Men’s Shoes

Mezzanine
Gift Wrapping

Second Floor
Dresses • Sportswear • Blouse Bar • Beach Boutique • Coats and Suits • Fur Salon • Le Salon • Little Salon • Bridal Salon • Town and Country Shop • Jaeger Boutique • Aquascutum Boutique • Shoe Salon • Millinery Salon • Wig Salon • Hat Bar • Corset Salon • Lingerie • Loungerie

Third Floor
Fashion Bazaar • Children’s Bazaar • Les Girls • Boy’ Wear • Bambino • Linens • Blankets • Closet Shop • Bedding Centre • Fashion Fabrics • Singer Sewing Centre • Beauty Salon

Fourth Floor

Silverware • China Shop • Glass Shop • Gift Shop • Flower and Flame Shop • Housewares Bazaar • Small Electrical Appliances • Vacuum Cleaners • TV Centre • Stereo Centre • Record Bar • Credit Office • Customer Service • Trim-the-Tree Shop • The Tartan Room Restaurant • The Tartan Lounge

Fifth Floor
Furniture • Antique Gallery • Lamps • Pictures ands Mirrors • Rugs • Carpets • Draperies • Decorative Fabrics • Fifth Floor Galleries • Tudor Hall
 
BRANCH STORES

Fairview Pointe-Claire (1965)

Les Galeries d’Anjou (1968)


Carrefour Laval (1983)
7,000 sq. ft.

Friday, March 25, 2011

Holt Renfrew & Co. Ltd., Quebec, P.Q.



Holt Renfrew was founded in Québec City, and
grew to become Canada's most exclusive and
luxurious specialty department store.
Holt Renfrew & Co. Ltd.
35, rue Buade
Québec, P.Q., Canada


CITY HALL SQUARE STORE DIRECTORY

Street Floor
Gloves • Hosiery • Handbags • Fine Jewellery • Costume Jewellery • Small Leathers • Millinery • Accessories • Cosmetics • Perfumes • Intimate Apparel • Corsetry Salon • Shoe Salon • Gift Collections • Gourmet Shop
The Men’s Shops Men’s Accessories • Men’s Furnishings • Men’s Sportswear • Men’s Clothing • Men’s ShoesGourmet Shop

Second Floor
Miss Renfrew Miss Renfrew Prêt-à-Porter • Miss Renfrew Sportswear
Fashion Salon Dresses • Coats • Suits
Cachet • Bridal Salon • Fur Salon • Sportswear • Blouses • Sweaters • Millinery Salon • Wig Salon • HR's Boutique • Christian Dior Boutique • The 1300 Collection • Ports International

Third Floor
Little Girls • Big Girls • Little Boys • Big Boys • Children • Children's Shoes • Toys • Salon de Beauté


BRANCH STORES

Place Ste-Foy (1965)