Shopko: B. Gertz & Co., Jamaica, Queens, New York

Gertz - Where Long Island Shops

The store, a fixture in Jamaica, Queens,

was remodeled and expanded in 1947 -
and illustrated in this somewhat
exaggerated fashion.

Gertz Long Island (1911)
162-10 Jamaica Avenue
Queens, New York

JAmaica 6-6800

Street Floor
Fine Jewelry and Diamonds, Dept. 245 • Silverware, Dept. 350 • Costume Jewelry, Dept. 240 • Handbags, Dept. 250 • Leather Goods, Dept. 254 • Fashion Accessories, Dept. 224 • Gloves, Dept. 230 • Hosiery, Dept. 260 • Clipper Bar, Dept. 216 • Hat Bar, Dept. 201 • Street Floor Shoes, Dept. 410 • Blouse Bar, Dept. 156 • Street Floor Sportswear, Dept. 146 • Cosmetics, Dept.300 • Notions, Dept. 310 • Drugs, Dept. 305 • Stationery, Dept 325 • Commercial Stationery and Office Supplies, Dept. 320 • Cameras, Dept. 328 • Books, Dept. 340 • Candy, Dept. 800 • Gourmet Foods, Dept. 810 • Snack Bar
Gertz Men's Shop Men's Hosiery, Dept. 411 • Men's Underwear, Dept. 411 • Men's Gifts, Dept. 412 • Men's Pajamas, Dept. 413vMen's Dress Shirts, Dept. 415 • Men's Ties, Dept. 414 • Men's Shoes, Dept. 460 • Men's Hats, Dept. 450 • Men's Sportswear, Dept. 430 • Men's Slacks, Dept. 431 • Men's Sport Coats, Dept. 432 • Men's Suits, Dept. 400 • Men's Outerwear, Dept. 433 • Boys' Shop, Dept. 440

Second Floor
Lingerie Shop, Dept. 270 • Negligees, Dept. 273 • Loungewear Shop, Dept. 290 • Nightwear Shop, Dept. 275 • Corsets, Dept. 280 • Cotton Shop, Dept. 193 • Surgical Department, Dept. 330 • Infants' Shop, Dept. 186 • Toddlers' Shop, Dept. 180 • Children's Sleepwear, Dept. 182 • Children's Shoes, Dept. 220 • Little Boys' 4 to 7, Dept. 181 • Little Girls' 4 to 6X, Dept. 170 • Big Girls' 7 to 14, Dept. 171 • Hi-Gal Shop, Dept. 183 • Long Island Room Restaurant

Third Floor
Shoe Salon, Dept. 212 • Casual Shoes, Dept. 219 • Millinery, Dept. 200 • Wigs, Dept. 200 • Sportswear, Dept. 140 • Seaside Shop, Dept. 143 • Blouses, Dept. 155 • Sweaters, Dept. 141 • Inexpensive Dresses, Dept. 138 • Boulevard Shop, Dept. 137 • Daytime Dresses, Dept. 190 • Women's World, Dept. 130 • Misses' Moderate Priced Dresses, Dept. 128 • Career Dresses, Dept. 125 • Suburban Coats, Dept. 111 • Misses' Raincoats, Dept. 113 • Cosmopolitan Shop, Dept. 135 • Pacesetter Sportswear, Dept. 159 • Moderate Price Pacesetter Shop, Dept. 128 • Pacesetter Dresses, Dept. 134 • Young Elegant Shop, Dept. 132 • The Gold Room, Dept. 133 • Coat Salon, Dept. 114 • Suits, Dept. 117 • Fur Salon, Dept. 120 • Bridal Salon
Junior Colony Junior Sportswear, Dept. 145 • Junior Dresses, Dept. 165, 168 • Young Juniors, Dept. 175 • Junior Viewpoint, Dept. 147

Fourth Floor
Housewares, Dept 670 • Small Electrics, Dept. 671 • Appliances, Dept. 710 • Television, Dept. 775 • Sound Center, Dept. 770 • Radio, Dept. 771 • Records, Dept. 779 • Floor Cae, Dept. 720 • Luggage, Dept. 810 • Sporting Goods, Dept. 824 • Barbeque Shop, Dept. 677 • Outdoor Furniture, Dept. 822 • Toyland, Dept. 830

Fifth Floor
Curtains, Dept. 632 • Draperies, Dept. 631 • Decorator Pillows, Dept. 632 • Living Room Furniture, Dept. 605 • Bedroom and Dining Room Furniture, Dept. 608 • Occasional Furniture, Dept. 612 • Dual Sleep, Dept 618 • Bedding, Dept. 619 • Floor Coverings, Dept. 620 • Summer Furniture, Dept. 673 • Pictures and Mirrors, Dept. 661

Sixth Floor
China, Dept. 650 • Glassware, Dept. 651 • Lamps, Dept. 640 • Trim-A-Tree Shop, Dept. 835 • Linens, Dept. 550 • Sheets, Dept. 560 • Pillows, Dept. 560 • Comforters, D-570 • Bath Shop, Dept. 552

Seventh Floor
Personnel Office • Executive Offices
(400,000 sq. ft.)