The Higbee’s Department Store was founded in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1860. The iconic store was built as part of the Terminal Tower complex in September 1932, and was known as one of the most modern and luxurious department stores in the country.

Photos courtesy of the Cleveland Memory Project

Early excavation work for the Higbees Department store.
East and west arcade at 100 foot level between Column 11 and Column 110.
Higbees Building – Interior at 3-75-5 level.
Higbees Building – Interior at 3-75-5 level.
Higbees Building – Interior at ground level
Higbees Building – Interior at street level
Higbees Building – Interior construction
Higbees Building – Interior construction
Higbees Building – south on Ontario Street
Higbees Building – Street level
Higbees Building – west towards excavation from near Ontario Avenue
Higbees Building foundation work
Higbees Building foundation work
Higbees exterior from Public Square.
Higbees interior at track level.
Higbees interior construction showing escalators.
Higbees interior construction, track level.
Higbees interior construction.
Higbees interior, ground level.
Higbees’ interior at track level.
Higbees’ interior at track level.
Higbees’ interior at track level.
Interior construcrtion showing area to be Higbees radio and picture departments.
Interior construcrtion showing area to be Higbees radio and picture departments.
Looking east from the general area of the former Champlain Ave. towards Ontario St.
Looking north towards Public Square.
Looking south on Ontario St. from the southeast quadrant of Public Square.
Looking south on Ontario St. from the southeast quadrant of Public Square.
Two panel panorama looking north from Prospect Ave..
Two panel panorama looking north from Prospect Ave.
Two panel panorama of the Higbee’s Building looking north from Prospect Ave.

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