Foley Brothers Dry Goods Co., Houston, Texas

Opened in October of 1947, the new Foley's was built
as a six-story building.  The old Foley's at 407 Main Street
was reopened as Joske's first store in Houston one year later.

In 1957 the store was expanded by four floors.

Foley Brothers Dry Goods Co.
1111 South Main Street
Houston, Texas


DOWNTOWN STORE DIRECTORY (788,000 sq. ft.)

Street Floor
Fine Jewelry • Fashion Jewelry • Fashion Accessories • Handbags • Small Leather Goods • Gloves • Scarves • Hosiery • Rainwear • Notions • Cosmetics • Drugs • Shoes • Pacesetter Blouses • Pacesetter Sweaters • Pacesetter Sportswear • Men’s Accessories • Lion’s Head • Men’s Furnishings • Men’s Dress Shirts • Men’s Sport Furnishings • Men’s Sportswear • Stationery • Commercial Stationery • The Bakery • Candy • Gourmet Shop • The Brown Bag

Second Floor
Men’s Clothing • Men’s Sport Clothing • Men’s Outerwear • Men’s Shoes • Men’s Hats • In Gear • Turning Point • Men’s Leisurewear • Men’s Grill • Sleepwear • Daywear • Loungewear • Robes • Understatements

Third Floor
Pacesetter Dresses • Pacesetter Coats • Ms. Pacesetter • Willowick Dresses • Willowick Coats • Willowick Sportswear • Ms. Willowick • Shoe Salon • Better Shoes • Better Handbags • The Place • Point of View • Signature Shop • Signature Sportswear • Junior Sportswear • Junior Dresses • Junior Coats

Fourth Floor
Children’s Accessories • Infants • Infants’ Accessories • Infants’ Furniture • Toddlers • Boys 3-7 • Boys 8-20 • Girls 3-6x • Girls 7-14 • Teens • Young juniors • Toys

Fifth Floor
China • Silver • Glassware • Crystal • Gifts • Tabletop Shop • Decorative Accessories • Candle Shop • Bath Shop • Linens • Lamps • Pictures • Mirrors • Azalea Terrace Restaurant

Sixth Floor
Fabrics • Sewing Machines • Art Needlework • Draperies • Bedspreads • Curtains • Beauty Salon

Seventh Floor
Furniture • Sleep Shop • Floor Coverings • Rugs

Eighth Floor
Housewares • Cookware • Small Electrics • Clock Shop • Garden Shop • Home Improvements • Lifestyle Furniture • Sporting Goods • Luggage • Cameras • Books

Ninth Floor
Major Appliances • Sound Center • Records • Televisions • Customer Services

Parking Garage
Lunch Express Deli • Foley’s Auto Center

BRANCH STORES (through 1980)

Sharpstown (1961)
321,000 sq. ft.

Pasadena (1962)
212,000 sq. ft.

Almeda Mall (1966)
308,000 sq. ft.

Northwest Mall (1967)
308,000 sq. ft.

Memorial City (1974)
263,000 sq. ft.

Greenspoint Mall (1976)
309,000 sq. ft.

Highland Mall (1979)
Austin, TX
207,000 sq. ft.