Monday, July 25, 2011

Mabley & Carew, Cincinnati, Ohio



The 12-story 1962 Mabley & Carew store on Fountain Square.  Previously, the store occupied space in the Carew Tower from 1930 to 1962, and on Fountain Square from 1884-1930. 

Mabley & Carew (1877/1962)
Fifth and Vinee Streets
Cincinnati, Ohio



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FOUNTAIN SQUARE STORE DIRECTORY (341,000)

Lower Level
Hostess Center • Ohio State Liquor Shop

Street Floor
Fine Jewelry • Costume Jewelry • Handbags • Gloves • Small Leather Goods • Accessories • Scarves • Umbrellas • Hosiery • Blouses • Sweaters • Fountain Square Sportswear • Cosmetics • Notions • Stationery • Candy • Gourmet Shop • Men's Furnishings • Men's Sportswear • Cameras

Mezzanine
Men's Clothing • Young Men's Shop
Second Floor
The Junior Place Junior Sportswear • Junior Dresses • Junior Lingerie • Junior Coats • Junior Shoes • Thriftmode Shoes

Third Floor
Boulevard Dresses • Boulevard Sportswear • Better Dresses • Better Sportswear • Pacesetter • Town Shop • The Bride's Shop • Fur Salon • Shoe Salon • Millinery • Wigs • Lingerie • Foundations • Sleepwear • Loungewear

Fourth Floor
Infants' Wear • Infants' Furniture • Toddlers' Wear • Boys' Wear • Girls' Wear • Girls' Accessories • Children's Shoes • Teen Shop • Coats • Suits • Hide-Out • Thriftmode Dresses • Casual Dresses • Women's Dresses • Women's Sportswear

Fifth Floor
Furniture • Casual Furniture • Floor Coverings • Rugs • Mattresses

Sixth Floor
China • Silverware • Glassware • Gift Shop • TV Center • Stereos and Radios • Records • Housewares • Small Appliances • Lamps • Picture Gallery • Beauty Salon • Plaza Restaurant • Books

Seventh Floor
Domestics • Linens • Bath Shop • Curtains and Draperies • Fabrics • Art Needlework • Sewing Machines

Eighth Floor
Toys • Sporting Goods • Luggage • Garden Center • Hardware • Major Appliances • Vacuum Cleaners • Unfinished Furniture • Paint and Wallpaper

Ninth Floor
Credit Office • Cash Office • Executive Offices • Advertising • Auditorium

Tenth Floor
Display Workrooms

Eleventh Floor
Employee Dining Room • Nurse's Office

Twelfth Floor
Supply Room • Print Shop



BRANCH STORES (1954-1969)

Western Hills Plaza (1954)
41,000 sq. ft.

Swifton Shopping Center (1960)
150,000 sq. ft.

Hamilton (1964)
High Street and Journal Square




Beechmont Mall (1969)
117,000 sq. ft.






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