Tuesday, July 19, 2011

The May Co., Cleveland, Ohio




The May Co.'s massive terra-cotta faced structure on
Cleveland's Public Square at the head of famous
Euclid Avenue

An aerial view, taken prior to 1931, when the main store
building was raised from 6 to 8 stories, shows the large,
T-shaped complex with storefronts on Euclid Avenue,
Ontario Street, and Prospect Avenue to the rear.
A contemporary view shows the taller terra-cotta front
on Public Square, and the 1964 Parkade on the
corner of Ontario Street and Prospect Avenue.

A part of the store, faced in red brick
fronted on Ontario Street.
The cool, ordered, yet very elegant main floor
of the May Co. in Cleveland.

In 1964, The May Co. added a large "Parkade" to the
store complex; a complete auto center was located
on the ground floor and the garage provided access
directly into the store's various levels.


"Ohio's Largest Store"

The May Co. (1898)
158 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio


CHerry 1-3000




Basement

Malt Shop  May's Budget Store

First Floor
Gloves • Scarves • Handbags • Hosiery • Fashion Jewelry • Gold Standard • Fine Jewelry • Accessories • Slippers •  Fragrances • Cosmetics • Notions • Blouses • Sweaters • Top Shop • Young Image • Boulevard Shoes • Career Shoes • Men’s Accessories • Men’s Furnishings • Men’s Sportswear • Men’s Fragrance Bar • A.C.E. • Luggage • Cameras

Prospect Level
Gourmet • Candy • Hough Bakeries • Eat ’n’ Run • Stationery

Second Floor
Beauty Salon • Sleepwear • Foundations • Undershapers • Daywear • Leisurewear • Robes • Junior Intimates • Men’s Slacks • Men’s Outerwear •  Men’s Clothing • Men’s Shoes • Quad Shop • Mike’s Place • Quad Outerwear
Children’s World Girls’ Accessories • Girls’ 3-6X • Girls’ 7-14 • Girls’ Sleepwear • Boy’s Shop • Cuddle Shop • Toddlers • Infants • Infants’ Furniture • Children’s Shoes

Third Floor
Young Ohioan Sportswear • Young Ohioan Dresses • Young Ohioan Shoes • Young Ohioan Coats • Misses Dresses • Social Occasion • Misses Moderate Separates • Misses Sportswear • Misses Coats • Career Dresses • Pavilion Dresses • Women’s Sportswear • Women’s Coats • Women’s Dresses • Town and Country • Home and Town • Forecast Shop • Collections • Coat Salon • The Ginger Snap • Contempo • Contempo Coats • Fur Salon • Shoe Salon • Contempo Shoes • Stagelight Makeup Center • Auditorium

Fourth Floor
Towels • Bath Shop • Domestics • Bedspreads • Draperies • Custom Fabrics • Fabrics • Art Needlework • Singer Sewing Center • Tabletop Shop • Cookie Corner • Trim-a-Home Shop • Music Center • Entertainment Center

Fifth Floor
Entertainment Center • Books • Hoffritz Cutlery • Fine Glassware • China • Silverware • Gift Isle • Housewares • Small Appliances • Cook’s Pantry • Environments • Affordable Furniture • 3 Crowns Dining Room • Pub • Health & Beauty Aids

Sixth Floor
Furniture • Sleep Shop • Recliners • Sleep Sofas • Oriental Rug Gallery • Rugs • Carpeting • Religious Articles


Seventh Floor
Entertainment Center • TVs • Stereos • Business Machines • Major Appliances • Dinettes • Sporting Goods • Toys • Garden Shop • Hardware • Customer Service

(1,121,000 sq. ft.)







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346,000 sq. ft.
The Mayfair Room

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April, 1967
204,000 sq. ft. 
The Tree-Top Room
Jiffy Bird Snack Bar

Parmatown
Parma
August, 1960
305,000 sq. ft. 
The Mayfair Room

Great Lakes Mall
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April, 1964
187,000 sq. ft.
The Mayfair Room

Great Northern
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September, 1965
211,000 sq. ft.
The Mayfair Room

Sheffield (O'Neil's 1954)
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April, 1967
157,000 s.f.

Randall Park Mall
Randall Heights
August, 1976
177,000 sq. ft.
The Thistle Grill

Euclid Square
Euclid
August, 1977
177,000 sq. ft.
Three Crowns Restaurant and Coffee Shop

Coming in due course.



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