Higbee’s. May Company. Halle’s. Those were the department stores that ruled the city of Cleveland in the heyday of shopping, hen going to the store was an event that you got dressed up for in your best outfit. These 115 photographs, from the Cleveland Memory Project, show those department stores and other forgotten shops from the golden age of the department store and the unique events and displays they had like backgammon tournaments, caged eagles and celebrity visitors.
William Taylor Department Store, ClevelandWilliam Taylor Department Store Shopping, ClevelandWilliam Taylor Department Store Dining Room, ClevelandShoe Salon, Parmatown Shopping Center Credit: Cleveland Memory ProjectMiss 3 to 11 Shop, Parmatown Shopping CenterMiles Department Store, Parmatown Shopping CenterMay Company, University HeightsMay Company, ClevelandMay Company, ClevelandHalle Brothers Co. Japanese Tea Room, ClevelandHalle Brothers Co., Westgate MallHalle Brothers Co. New Building, ClevelandHalle Brothers Co. Christmas Window, Shaker HeightsHalle Brothers Co. Original Store, ClevelandHalle Brothers Co. Interior Entrance, Severance Town Center, Cleveland HeightsHalle Brothers Co. Fashion Show, Shaker HeightsHalle Brothers Co. Christmas Display, ClevelandBond Department Store, ClevelandElevator Operators at William Taylor Department Store, ClevelandDavidson’s Department Store, Parmatown Shopping CenterCustomers at Halle Brothers Co., ClevelandCalvin’s Department Store, Parmatown Shopping CenterVictory Garden Display, William Taylor Department Store, ClevelandToy Soldier, Halle Brothers Co., ClevelandSterling Lindner Company, ClevelandSilver Grille, Higbee Company, ClevelandPicket Line, Sterling Lindner Company, ClevelandPan Am Display, Halle Brothers Co., ClevelandOutdoor Dining, Halle Brothers Co., ClevelandMen’s Ties at William Taylor Department Store, ClevelandMen’s Clothing Department, Halle Brothers Co., ClevelandLucille Ball at Halle Brothers Co., ClevelandLadies at Lunch, Halle Brothers Co., ClevelandIndoor Carousel, Sterling Lindner Company, ClevelandHospital Room, Halle Brothers Co., ClevelandHigh Tea, Sterling Lindner Company, ClevelandHigbee Company, ClevelandHigbee Company Import Sale, ClevelandHalle Brothers Co., Shaker HeightsGun Sales, William Taylor Department Store, ClevelandGrand Opening, William Taylor Department Store, ClevelandGiant Popcorn Ball, Parmatown Shopping Center, ParmaGeorgian Room, Halle Brothers Co., ClevelandFur Salon, Sterling Lindner Company, ClevelandFashion Show, Halle Brothers Co., ClevelandEuclid Entrance, Sterling Lindner Company, ClevelandEuclid Avenue, William Taylor Department Store, ClevelandDoll House, Halle Brothers Co., ClevelandDecorated Room, May Company, ClevelandCivil War Mannequin, Halle Brothers Co., ClevelandChristmas Tree, Sterling Lindner Company, ClevelandChristmas Toy Display, Sterling Lindner Company, ClevelandBailey’s, Eastgate Shopping Center, Mayfield HeightsChristmas Display, Parmatown Shopping Center, ParmaCharleston Townhouse, Halle Brothers Co. ClevelandBeauty Salon, Halle Brothers Co., ClevelandBalcony View, Halle Brothers Co., ClevelandBackgammon Tournament, Higbee Company, ClevelandEthal Merman, Halle Brothers Co., ClevelandElevator Girls, Higbee Company, ClevelandDing Dong School, Higbee Company, ClevelandDelivery Truck, Higbee CompanyCleveland Press Booth, Higbee Company, ClevelandCaged Eagle, Bailey’s, ClevelandBond Department Store, ClevelandBond Department Store, ClevelandBailey’s, LakewoodBailey’s Grand Opening, ClevelandGiant Higbee’s Christmas Tree, Terminal Tower Lobby, ClevelandMay Company, ClevelandMay Company From Public Square, ClevelandMay Company, ClevelandJewelry Counter at Store Closing, Halle Brothers Co., ClevelandHigbee Company, ClevelandHalle Brothers Co., ClevelandGrand Traditional Party, Higbee Company, ClevelandGift Department, Bailey’s at Eastgate, Mayfield HeightsZsa Zsa Gabor at Halle Brothers Co., ClevelandZiegler’s, MedinaWine Shop, Halle Brothers Co., ClevelandTaco Stand, Higbee Company, ClevelandShoe Department, May Company, ClevelandSanta Claus, Higbee Company, ClevelandOriental Rug Department, Halle Brothers Co., ClevelandOpening Day, Higbee Company, ClevelandNew Higbee Company, MentorModel of Paris, Higbee Company, ClevelandWilliam Taylor Company, ClevelandSporting Goods, William Taylor Company, ClevelandShoe Department, May Company, ClevelandRoom Display, Halle Brothers Co., ClevelandPoster Signing of Grease 2, May Company, ClevelandMall Entrance, May Company, Parmatown Mall, ParmaHigbee Company, ClevelandHigbee Company, ClevelandHigbee Company, ClevelandHat Department, May Company, ClevelandDining Room, May Company, Great Lakes Mall, MentorDelivery Wagon, May CompanyDecorated Office, May Company, University HeightsDecorated Living Room, May Company, ClevelandDecorated Living Room, May Company, ClevelandDecorated Bedroom, May Company, ClevelandOpening Ceremony, May Company, University HeightsMiniature Castle Display, May Company, ClevelandMay Company, ClevelandMaxwell’s, ClevelandClearance Sale, May Company, ClevelandCherry Covered Candies, May Company, ClevelandBook Signing, Higbee Company, ClevelandBond Department Store, ClevelandBelly Dancer, Higbee Company, ClevelandB.R. Baker, Southgate, ClevelandAudience at Awards Ceremony, Halle Brothers Co., ClevelandAnnual Art Exhibition, Higbee Company, Cleveland
