Everything,(well almost) that you wanted to know about department stores.

[Maj.Nick Danger]

If you're wondering about the origins of that fine piece of vintage clothing or accessory you've just aquired, this site might give you the historical referance you need.
Scroll up for listings of stores worldwide, and down for stores in the US both present and defunct.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_department_stores#United_States_of_America


This section I think will be of particular interest.
Defunct U.S. chains liquidated or not acquired by extant chains

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

I'll have to check that out. I have hats from Halle Bros. in Cleveland, Remick's in Quincy, Mass and The J.L. Hudson Company in Detroit.

 

[Maj.Nick Danger]

Here you go,....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson%27s