Strawbridge & Clothier, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The modern building of Strawbridge & Clothier, built between 1928 and 1932

The Corinthian Room Restaurant on the sixth floor of the older portion of the store

The Center City Philadelphia store was dramatically illuminated in 1968

The unique environment of Strawbridge & Clothier combined modern and colonial details

Strawbridge & Clothier (1868)
801 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

CENTER CITY STORE DIRECTORY

First Floor

Fine Jewelry • Fine Watches • Fashion Jewelry • Fashion Accessories • Fashion Scarves • Handbags • Gloves • Leather Goods • Belts • Umbrellas • First Floor Boutique • Pickwick Sportswear • Blouses • Sweaters • Hats • Aisle of Beauty • Notions • Health Aids • Books • Stationery • Business Machines • Cameras • Men's Accessories • Men's Neckwear • Men's Dress Shirts • Men's Underwear • Men's Pajamas • Men's Hosiery • Men's Sport Shirts • Men's Casual Slacks • Men's Coordinated Sportswear • Le Mans Shop • Men's Shoes •  Men's Hats
The Food Hall • Candy and Gourmet

Mezzanine
The Food Hall Restaurant

Second Floor
Men's Clothing • Young Men's Shop • Boys' Clothing • Sporting Goods • Luggage • Fabrics • Needlework • Sewing Machines • Sheets • Towels • Bedspreads • Blankets • Comforters • Pillows • Bath Shop • Fancy Linens

Third Floor
Pickwick Dresses • Pickwick Coats • Misses' Dresses • Misses' Sportswear • Misses' Coats • Today's Woman • Contemporary Dresses • Contemporary Sportswear • New Editions • Trend Shop • Country Club Sportswear • Devon Shop • The Philadelphia Shop • Fur Salon • Bridal Salon • Millinery
Junior World Junior Dresses • Junior Sportswear • Junior Coats

Fourth Floor
Shoe Salon • Casual Shoes • Pickwick Shoes • Pappagallo Shoes • Daytime Lingerie • Daytime Lingerie • nighttime Lingerie • Leisurewear • Foundations • 4th Floor Boutique
Young World Infants' Shop • Infants' Accessories • Toddlers' Shop • Little Girls' Shop • Girls' Shop • Little Boys' Shop • Children's Accessories • Children's SHoes • Teen Scene

Fifth Floor
China • Silver • Glassware • Open House Shop • Home Entertainment Shop • Table Linens • Housewares • Small Appliances • Major Appliances

Sixth Floor
Lamps • Pictures and Mirrors • Gift Shop • Home Accessories • Curtains • Draperies • Pillows • The Cortinthian Room Restaurant • The Mirror Room • The Jubilee Room

Seventh Floor
Furniture • Import Furniture • Interior Design Studio • Carpeting • Rugs

Eighth Floor
Toys • Hardware • Garden Shop • Paints

BRANCH STORES

Ardmore (1930)
Suburban Square
Montgomery Ave. & St. James Place
108,000 sq. ft.

Jenkintown (1931)
Old York Rd & Rydal Road
187,000 sq. ft.
The Valley View Room

Wilmington, DE (Oct. 1, 1952)
Merchandise Mart
The Garden Room

Cherry Hill, NJ (1961)
The Mall at Cherry Hill
258,000 sq. ft.

Springfield (1964)
Springfield Mall
186,000 sq. ft.

Plymouth Meeting (1966)
Plymouth Meeting Mall
215,000 sq. ft.

Neshaminy Mall (1968)
Bensalem
240,000 sq. ft.







Echelon Mall (1970)
Voorhees, NJ
246,000 sq. ft.

Exton Square Mall (1972)
Exton, PA

John Wanamaker, Philadelphia

Since 1876, John Wanamaker operated his "Grand
Depot" store in an abandoned railway station, but
in 1910, that facility was replaced with one of the
most renowned and beautiful store buildings in all
the world. The building was built in stages on the
same site as the "Grand Depot."

Focal point of the 1911 store was
the so-called Grand Court, which
rose up through the building. The
Organ and Christmas Light Show,
and famous Wanamaker Eagle
called the Grand Court home.

For Wanamaker's, Burnham's firm chose a
neo-Renaissance style reminiscent of a
rusticated Florentine palazzo.

The John Wanamaker store stretched
to Chestnut Street; its great bulk
is difficult to appreciate from Phila-
delphia's narrow streets.

Wanamakers' iconic restaurant was the "Grand Crystal
Tea Room" on the ninth floor.

"Let those who follow me continue to
build with the plumb of honor, the
level of truth, and the square of integrity,
education, courtesy and mutuality."

John Wanamaker
1300 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19101

LOcust 4-2500

Read a fine  book about Wanamaker's by Michael Lisicky

Subway Market John Wanamaker Budget Store (Home Furnishings) • WanaFrost Refreshment Bar
Subway Central John Wanamaker Budget Store (Women's Apparel)
Subway Chestnut John Wanamaker Budget Store (Men's and Children's Apparel) • The Dairy Restaurant




Budget Store Gallery Central Budget Store Beauty Salon • Magazines • Post Office • John Wanamaker Budget Store (Men's Shoes)
Budget Store Gallery Chestnut • Personnel Office


One Market Isle of Man • Sweaters • Shirts • Tie Tent • Quad Shop • Shirts • Men’s Furnishings • Men’s Sportswear • Men’s Accessories • Pajamas • Robes • Men’s Shoes • Levi Shop
Grand Court Little Sport Shop • Accessories • Scarves • Blouses • Sweaters • Hosiery • Sunglasses • Millinery • Sleepwear • Entertaining Ideas • Stationery • Games • Photo Frames • Friendship Collection • Gourmet Shop
One Chestnut Chestnut West Shop • The Shoe Place • The Rainshop • Gloves • Handbags • Small Leather Goods • Watches • Clocks • Fine Jewelry • Costume Jewelry • Books • Godiva Blue Boutique • Wilke Pipe Shop • Morgan Apothecary • Flower Shop


Main Gallery Market Shoe Repair
Main Gallery Central Repair Service • Dry Cleaning
Main Gallery Chestnut Optometrist • Chiropodist • Ticket Agency • Travel Bureau


Two Market Wanalyn Dresses • Wanalyn Coats • London Fog • Misty Harbor • Women’s World • Scene Two • After 5 Shop
Two Central Shoes on Two • Designer Shoes on Two • Shoe Salon • The Shop for Pappagallo • Slippers • Casual Shoes • Aigner Shop • Sabel Shoes • Opicenter
Two Chestnut Men’s Store • Statements • Contemporary Man • London Shop • Sportswear on Two • Sweaters on Two • Slacks on Two


Three Market Contemporary on Three • Current Alternatives • Rittenhouse Sportswear • Sweaters on Three • Egyptian Hall Auditorium • The Greek Hall
Three Central Junior Aisle • Junior Dresses • Junior Sportswear • Junior Coats • Young Juniors • Mimi’s Juniors • Mimi’s Closet
Three Chestnut Rittenhouse Coats • Rittenhouse Leathers and Suedes • Rittenhouse Fur Salon • Rittenhouse Dresses • Tribout • Triboutique • Millinery • Bridal Salon • Fashion Gifts • St. Laurent/Rive Gauche


Four Market Children’s Accessories • Children’s Sleepwear • Circus • Toys • Baby Toys• Little Girlswear • Girlswear • Girl’s Accessories • Boyswear • Teenswear • Childrenswear
Four Central Cuddly Toys • Nursery Toys • Boys Sportswear • Children’s Shoes • Beauty Salon • Tourneur Salon
Four Chestnut Underfashions • Sleepwear • Nightwear • Robes • R.S.V.P. Shop • At Homewear • Loungewear • Junior Intimate Apparel • Infants


Five Market Appliances • Small Electrics • Cookware • Housewares • Haute Cuisine Shop • Cleaning Aids • Bath Shop • Fifth Course Restaurant • Trim-a-Home Shop
Five Central Linens and Domestics • Bed Linens • Bath Linens • Rugs • Fabrics • Sewing Machines • Home Free • Home Improvement Service • Personalized Glass • “Drink to me Only”
Five Chestnut China • Glassware • Bridal Gift Registry • Crystal • Waterford Glassware • Silver • New Wedgwood Shop • Blankets and Spreads


Six Market Lamps • Pillows • Curtains • Draperies • Bedspreads
Six Central Clock Shop • Williamsburg Shop • Dual Sleep • Recliners • Modern Furniture • Occasional Furniture • Accent Furniture
Six Chestnut Traditional Living Rooms • Occasional Furniture • Decor Gallery • Interior Design


Seven Market Carpeting • Area Rugs
Seven Central Wall Decor • Colonial Furniture • Occasional Furniture • Mirrors • Pictures • Poster Shop • Fine Art Gallery
Seven Chestnut Traditional Bedrooms • Bedding • Ocasional Furniture • Chairs


Eight Market Art and Hobby Shop • Toys • Games • Dolls
Eight Central Sporting Goods • Games • Garden Shop • Hardware • Pet Shop • Electronic Shop • Lego Shop
Eight Chestnut Music • Piano & Organ Gallery • Home Entertainment • Radios • Television • Records • John Wanamaker Memorial Museum


Nine Market Services • Opticenter • Cash & Credit
Nine Central Chinoiserie • Garden Club • A Touch of Glass • Gifts • Needlecraft • Luggage • Stamps & Coins • Collectibles • Gifts • Holiday Entertaining • Boxes, Boxes Boxes
Nine Chestnut The Crystal Room Restaurant • The Club Room
(2,000,000 s.f)

Wilmington, DE

Augustine Cut-Off at 18th Street

November, 1950

203,000 sq. ft.

The Ivy Room

Wynnewood

1954

Main Line Shopping Center

250,000 sq. ft.

Jenkintown

Old York Road

1958

165,000 sq. ft.

The Baederwood Room

Moorestown Mall

Moorestown, NJ

1963

King of Prussia

King of Prussia Plaza

1965

194,000 sq. ft.

Harrisburg East Mall
1969

Berkshire Mall

Reading, PA

1970

185,000 sq. ft.

The Dining Car Restaurant

Stationmaster Coffee Shop

Oxford Valley Mall

Langhorne, PA

August, 1973

166,000 sq. ft.

The Studio Restaurant - The Old Star Coffee Shop

Springfield Mall 

Springfield, PA

1975

185,000 sq. ft.

The Playhouse

The Backstage Canteen

Deptford Mall

Deptford, New Jersey

1975

Lehigh Valley

Whitehall, PA

1976

165,000 sq. ft.

Northeast Philadelphia

Roosevelt Mall

1976

300,000 s.f.

Montgomery Mall

North Wales, PA

1978

Coming in due course.

Gimbel's, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Gimbels entered the Pittsburgh market in 1925
by purchasing the established Kaufman & Baer
store, founded in 1914 by member of the
Kaufmann family.

The store name was changed to Gimbel Brothers by 1928

Gimbels, at 6th Avenue and Smithfield Street, was
readily accepted by Pittburghers and became one
of the Steel City's iconic department stores.

"Nobody, but nobody, undersells Gimbels!"

Read Michael Lisicky's
excellent book about
 Gimbels

Gimbel Brothers
Mellon Square
Pittsburgh, PA 15230


GRant 1-8400

First Floor
Sportswear Corner • Fashonia Lingerie • Accessories • Scarves • Gloves • Umbrellas • Hosiery • Almost Shoes • Millinery • Fashion Jewelry • The Real Thing • Fine Jewelry • Handbags • Small Leather Goods • Cosmetics • Hair Accessories • Small Accessories • The Strawberry Way • Candy • Notions • Personal Needs • Men’s Toiletries • Men’s Sweaters • Men’s Knit Shirts • Men’s Sport Shirts • Men’s Hosiery • Men’s Furnishings • Men’s Robes and Pajamas • Men’s Accessories • Men’s Neckwear • Men’s Underwear


Second Floor
Shops for Men Men’s Suits • Men’s Slacks • Men’s Coats • Smithfield Shop • University Shop • Now Shop • Men’s Shoes • Men’s Active Sportswear • Guitars and Records • Ski Trail lodge


Third Floor
Fashonia Dresses • Fashonia Coats • Fashonia Sportswear • Fashonia Blouses • Fashonia Sweaters • Fashonia Shoes • Tally Ho Sportswear • Casual Dresses • Women’s Shoes • Miss G Shoes • Shoe Salon • Loungewear • Sleepwear • Daywear • Robes • Inner Woman Shops • Junior Lingerie • Fur Salon


Fourth Floor
Place for Juniors • Junior World Dresses • Junior World Sportswear • Junior World Market Square Dresses • Junior World Market Square Sportswear • Miss G Dresses • Miss G Casual Dresses • Miss G Coats • Miss G Sportswear • Swim Cabana • Tally Ho Sportswear • Young Individualist Dresses • Country Corner • For Women Only • The Knit Shop • Discovery Four Shop • Gabrielle Sportswear • Gabrielle Dresses • Gabrielle After 5 Dresses • Gabrielle Coats and Suits • The Specialty Shop


Fifth Floor
Youth World Young Teens • Girls’ Clothing • Toddler Girls • Boys’ Clothing • Toddler Boys • Boys’ Furnishings • Children’s Accessories • Children’s Shoes • Children’s Sleepwear • Infant’s Apparel • ‘Her Place’
Lunches Limited Snack Shop • Books


Sixth Floor
Artificial Plants • Gifts • Decorative Accessories • Candle Shop • Pictures • Silverware • Luggage • Beauty Salon • Bridal Salon

345 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh








Seventh Floor
Domestics and Bedding • Bath Shop • Fabric Shop • Art Needlework • TV/Radios • Cameras • Stationery • Sporting Goods • Studio 7


Eighth Floor
Sewing Machines • Vacuums • Appliances • Housewares • Small Electricals • Bridal Registry • Glassware • China • Garden Shop • Hardware • Kitchen Planning


Ninth Floor
Draperies • Drapery Accessories • Lamps • Floor Coverings • Replacement Cushions • Trim-the-Home Shop • Art Needlework


Tenth Floor
Furniture • Interior Design Studio • Slumber Shop • Home Planning Center


Eleventh Floor
Toys • Swimming Pools • Art Supplies • Travel Bureau


Twelfth Floor
Offices


Thirteenth Floor
Restaurant • Fur Storage
(700,000 s.f.)

North Hills Village

Ross Township

1952

89,000 sq. ft.

Eastland

East McKeesport

1963

200,000 sq. ft.

South Hills Village

Upper St. Clair

1965

258,000 sq. ft.

Monroeville Mall

Monroeville

1969

234,000 sq. ft.

Beaver Valley Mall

Monaca

1970

204,000 sq. ft.

Century III (1979)

West Mifflin 

126,000 sq. ft.

Coming in due course.