The Golden Age of American Department Stores
A period spanning from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century, the Golden Age of the American Department Stores.
These vintage photographs capture more than just retail spaces, they are windows into an era when shopping was a grand cultural event.
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Eureka Department Store
Eureka Department Store, Fifteenth Street & Somerset Avenue, Windber, Somerset County, PA.
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Siegel, Cooper and Co.’s store
The fountain in Siegel-Cooper and Co.’s store.
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Wanamaker’s Department Store
Interior with historic organ at Wanamaker’s Department Store, Pennsylvania.
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Rich’s Department Store
The Rich’s Department Store, opened in 1924 in downtown Atlanta, Georgia until 1991.
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Rich’s Downtown Department Store
Interior view of 5th floor furniture department store. Atlanta, Fulton County, GA.
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Fashion Store
Fashion Store in Rich’s Downtown Department Store.
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R. H. Macy and Company Department Store
New York. R. H. Macy and Company department store before Christmas.
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Crowley-Milner Department Store
Towel department at the Crowley-Milner department store, Detroit, Michigan.
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Head of The Art Department
Head of the art department with new model at the Crowley-Milner department store.
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Order Taking Department
Order taking department at the Crowley-Milner department store.
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Sheet Department
Sheet department at the Crowley-Milner department store.
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Toilet Accessories Department
Men’s toilet accessories department at the Crowley-Milner department store.
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