Wednesday, July 20, 2011

The Higbee Company, Cleveland, Ohio



After many years on East Euclid Avenue, Higbee's
bucked the nation's economic depression and opened
its magnificent store in the Terminal Tower complex
in September of 1932.

The new store's elegant, canopied entrances were a
feature of opening-day advertising.

In many ways, Higbee's crown jewel was the 10th-
floor Silver Grille.

The huge store became an icon in Cleveland, beloved
by its citizens and even became a movie star due
to its role in the 1983 film "A Christmas Story."

Generations of Clevelanders will remember stepping
into Higbee's from the bustle of Public Square, and
being greeted by the breathtaking, block long main
aisle with its array of crystal chandeliers.  Not part
of Higbee's original decor (which was more modern),
they were installed in a 1965 Raymond Loewy-de-
signed store remodel.

If you haven't seen Higbee's today,
you haven't seen Higbee's!




The Higbee Company
100 Public Square
Cleveland, OH

CHerry 1-4600




Street Floor
Cosmetics • Fine Jewelry • Costume Jewelry • Fashion Jewelry • Diamonds • Watches • Gloves • Small Leather Goods • Handbags • Fine Handbags • Street Floor Blouses • Tops • Scarves • Sunglasses • Neckwear • Hosiery • Slipper Bar • Street Floor Shoes • Optical • Repair Desk • The Link • Men’s Toiletries • Men’s Sportswear • Men’s Accessories • Men’s Dress Furnishings • Men’s Furnishings • Men’s Tops • Stationery • Greeting Cards

Prospect Level
Store for Men Traditional Shop • Designer Collections • New Breed • Men’s Outerwear • Signature Shop • Men’s Shoes • Men’s Better Sportswear • Young Men’s • Wines • Gourmet Shop

Second Floor
Women’s World • House and Town • Miss Clevelander Dresses • Miss Clevelander Sportswear • Stag Shop • Women’s Shoes • Millinery • Wig Boutique • Junior Coordinates • Junior Dresses • Contemporary Juniors • Junior Lingerie • Junior Shoe Gallery • Bus Stop of London • Glemby Cosmetics • Hairwork • Le Bistro

Third Floor
Intimate Apparel: Daytime Lingerie • Nighttime Lingerie • Foundations • Leisurewear • Sleepwear • Loungewear • The Maternity Shop • Millinery • Misses Coats • Pacesetter Coats • Miss Clevelander Coats • All Weather Coats • Better Shoes • Etienne Aigner Shop • Pappagallo Shop • Misses Dresses • Misses Sportswear • Casual Dresses • Pacesetter Dresses • Pacesetter Sportswear • Better Blouses • Sweater Shop • Active Sportswear • Status Sport • Sun Bar
Designer Shops Little Couture • Mulberry Shop • One Step Ahead • Sportique • Country Club Shop • Designer Sportswear • Designer Shoes • Designer Dresses • Crystal Room  • The Bride’s Shop

Fourth Floor
Health & Beauty Aids • Pet Shop • Customer Services • Fashion Fabrics • White/Elna Sewing Center • Children’s World: Children’s Shoes • Children’s Sleepwear • Children’s Accessories • Girl’s Shop • Boy’s Shop • Plum Shop • Infant’s Shop • Infant’s Furniture • World of Toys • Doll Shop

Fifth Floor
Housewares • Cook’s Kitchen • Bar Shop • Glassware • Crystal • China • Silver • Gifts • Figurine Gallery • Plant Shop • Shop of Old Things • Linens • Book Shop • Calculators • Business Machines • Cameras • Pro Shop • Sporting Goods • For Good Sports... • Perpetual Notion Shop • Home Improvement Center • Garden Shop • Luggage • Artist’s Supplies

Sixth Floor
Draperies • Bedspreads •Rugs • Decorative Pillows • Floor Coverings • Lamps • Pictures • Picture Gallery • Decorative Accessories • Gifts Never Leave Home • Clocks • Bath Shop • Domestics • Art Needlework • Beauty Salon • Pianos and Organs • (Trim-a-Home Shop)

Seventh Floor
Connoisseur Gallery • Williamsburg Craft House • Furniture • Foxglow Gallery • Early American Furniture • Sleep Center • Pewter • Appliances • Entertainment Center • Music Center • Higbee Photo Studio

Eighth Floor
Form + Function • CafĂ© on Eight • Design Center

Ninth Floor
Customer Service Desk • Executive Offices

Tenth Floor
The Silver Grille • Winter Garden Restaurant • The Pronto Room • (Twigbee Shop)




 
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