Tuesday, July 12, 2011

The Rike-Kumler Co., Dayton, Ohio





Rike's was, for many years, a beloved
retail magnet in downtown Dayton

The store was expanded many times, by adding floors
on top of its original building, by expanding into the
building of the Miami Hotel to the weat, and by
building additions.

The Rike-Kumler Co.
Second at Main
Dayton, OH 45401                920,000 sq.ft.


DOWNTOWN STORE DIRECTORY (920,000 sq. ft.)

First Floor
Fine Jewelry • Costume Jewelry • Cosmetics • Handbags • Handbags • Small Leather Goods • Gloves • Scarves • Millinery • Hosiery • Legworks • Daytona Shoes • UpDate Sportswear • Notions • Candy and Nuts • Bake Shop • Sub Shop • Stationery • Calculators • Phone Booth • Home Office Equipment • Etc. Etc. Etc. •
Rike’s Store for Men Men’s Accessories • Smoke Shop • Men’s Furnishings • “The Classics” • “The Shirtings” • Men’s Sportswear • Contemporary • Designer Sportswear • Men’s Clothing • Rikesgate Row • Men’s Shoes • Men’s Hats • Young Men’s Shop

Mezzanine
Charlie’s on the Mezz • Coffee, Tea, and . . . • Wine Shop

Second Floor
Junior Sportswear • Junior Dresses • Junior Coats • Junior Shoes • Junior Intimate Apparel • Annie’s Attic • Contempo on 2 • Loungewear • Sleepwear • Foundations • Daywear • Miss Dayton Sportswear • Better Sportswear • Newcom Sportswear • Active Sportswear

Third Floor
Daytona Dresses • Women’s World • Van Cleve Shop • Miss Dayton Dresses • Town & Country Shop • Daytona Shoes • Shoe Salon • Aigner Shop • The Shop for Pappagallo • Contemporary Shoes • Fur Salon • Coats • All Weather Coats • Bridal Salon • Newcom Shop • The Disco • Beauty Salon •
Cash Office • Credit Office • Photo Studio • Repair Desk • Men’s Formal Wear •
Moraine Shops Moraine Contempo • Moraine Sportique • Moraine Coats • Town & Country Shop • Designer Center  • Missoni Boutique • The Moraine Room

Fourth Floor
China • Glassware • Giftware • Silver • Table Cloths • Housewares • Cookworks • Small Electrics • Clocks • Basket Shop • Green Scene • Oriental Plus • LifeStyle • Pictures & Mirrors • Art Gifts • Lamps • Televisions and Stereos • Records

Fifth Floor
Coin Room Restaurant • Coins and Stamps • Books • Infants’ Wear • Toddlers’ Wear • Layette • Children’s Furniture • Children’s Accessories • Girls 3-6x • Girls 7-14 • Boys 4-7 • Boys 8-20 • Young Juniors • Teen Shop • Children’s Shoes

Sixth Floor
Furniture • The Georgian Collection • Sleep Shop • Recliners • Trim-the-Home Shop

Seventh Floor
Domestics • Sheets • Blankets • Pillows • Towels • Bath Shop • Draperies • Bedspreads • Curtains • Area Rugs • Carpeting • Fabrics • Sewing Machines • Needlework • Luggage

Eighth Floor

Sporting Goods • Toys and Hobbies • Hardware • Garden Shop • Major Appliances • Auto Center • Pet Shop

Ninth Floor
Employees Cafeteria



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