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| In 1949, Frederick & Nelson announced that its 5-story building in downtown Seattle would be expanded by the addition of 4 floors. |
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| Frederick & Nelson's remodeled facility soon took its place as Seattle's Grande Dame retailer. |
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| The sleek, luxurious interior of the expanded store was elaborately decorated for the Christmas holiday season, and was a favorite subject for photographers. |
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| Another view of the store's iconic first floor, embellished with Christmas decorations. |
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| Topped with flags, the newly-remodeled store first welcomed customers on Grand Opening Day, August 7, 1952. |
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| "A division of Marshall Field & Company since 1929" |
Frederick & Nelson
Fifth at Pine
Seattle, Washington
Mutual 2-1540
Downstairs
Paul Bunyon Room
Frederick & Nelson Budget Floor
Street Floor
Fine Jewelry • Antique Jewelry • Costume Jewelry • Watches • Clocks • Our Wonderful World of Cosmetics • Umbrellas • Scarves • Hat Bar • Belts • Sweaters • Blouses • First Floor Sportswear • Gloves • Handbags • Hosiery • Sunglasses • Fendi Shop • Les Must de Cartier • Gucci Accessory Collection • Calculators • Stationery • Cameras • Luggage • Candy • Bakery • Smoke Shop • Party Place • Brushes • Adult Games • Notions • Cutlery
Store for Men Men’s Toiletries • Men’s Accessories • Men’s Furnishings • Northwest Answer Shop • Men’s Shoes • Sport Shirts • Men’s Shoes • Men’s Hats • Men’s Outerwear • Men’s Clothing • Men’s Raincoats • Today’s Casuals • Men’s Sportswear • Casual Pants
Second Floor
The Shoe Salon • The Shop for Pappagallo • Aigner • Fashion Classics Shoes • Leisure Square Shoes • Lingerie • Lounging Apparel • Foundations • Junior Lingerie and Robes • Young Seattle Sportswear • Young Seattle Coats • Young Seattle Shoes • House and Town Shop • Misses Casual Sportswear • Misses Casual Dresses • Frenelle Coats and Suits • Frenelle Dresses • Frenelle Millinery • K.P. Corner (uniforms)
Third Floor
The Designer Room • Designer Boutique • YSL/Rive Gauche Boutique • Designer Sportswear • Designer Dresses • Designer Millinery Salon • Evening Shop • Late Day Separates • Bridal Bureau • Tip-to-Toe Service • Fur Salon • Resort Shop • Sunningdale Shop • Coats and Suits • Mrs. Fredson Shop • Sportswear • Active Sportswear • Contempo • Focus Sportswear • Focus Dresses • Maternity Apparel
Fourth Floor
Youth Floor Prep Shop • Infant’s Shop • Toddler’s Shop • Pre-school Shop • Schoolgirls Shop • 1318 Shop • High School Shop • Girl’s Accessories • Girl’s Lingerie • Schoolboy’s Shop • Prep Shop • Student Shop • Young People’s Shoes • Children’s Accessories • Children’s Sleepwear • Children’s Furniture • Children’s Hair Styling
Hobby Shop • Toys • Luggage • Portrait Salon • Books • Kennel Shop • Ask Mr. Foster Travel Service
Fifth Floor
Beauty Salon • China • Artwares • Porcelain Art Gallery • Glassware • The Steuben Room • The Continental Crystal Room • Gifts • Bar Accessories • The Williamsburg Shop • Bridal Registry • Repair Service Desk • Pictures • Fine Paintings • Lamps • Mirrors • Artificial Flowers • The Pewter Shop • Silver • Silver Hollowware • Flatware
Sixth Floor
Floor Coverings • Oriental Rugs • Linens • Bedding • Closet Shop • Bath Shop • Curtains and Draperies • Bedroom Ensemble Shop • Fashion Fabrics • Sewing Machines • Art Needlework
Seventh Floor
Televisions • Radio and Sound Equipment • Furniture • Slumber Shop • Studio of Interior Design • Traditional Gallery • Home Planning Bureau • The Old World Shop • Wareroom • Decor Shop
Eighth Floor
Housewares • Gourmet Galley • Small Appliances • Major Appliances • Hardware • Paints and Wallpaper • The Garden Shop • The Delicacy Shop • The Feature Shop • The Little Gallery • The Exhibition Hall • Tearoom • Men’s Grill • Continental Buffet
Ninth Floor
Cashiers • Credit Office • Lobby
(746,000 sq. ft.)
Fifth at Pine
Seattle, Washington
Mutual 2-1540
Downstairs
Paul Bunyon Room
Frederick & Nelson Budget Floor
Street Floor
Fine Jewelry • Antique Jewelry • Costume Jewelry • Watches • Clocks • Our Wonderful World of Cosmetics • Umbrellas • Scarves • Hat Bar • Belts • Sweaters • Blouses • First Floor Sportswear • Gloves • Handbags • Hosiery • Sunglasses • Fendi Shop • Les Must de Cartier • Gucci Accessory Collection • Calculators • Stationery • Cameras • Luggage • Candy • Bakery • Smoke Shop • Party Place • Brushes • Adult Games • Notions • Cutlery
Store for Men Men’s Toiletries • Men’s Accessories • Men’s Furnishings • Northwest Answer Shop • Men’s Shoes • Sport Shirts • Men’s Shoes • Men’s Hats • Men’s Outerwear • Men’s Clothing • Men’s Raincoats • Today’s Casuals • Men’s Sportswear • Casual Pants
Second Floor
The Shoe Salon • The Shop for Pappagallo • Aigner • Fashion Classics Shoes • Leisure Square Shoes • Lingerie • Lounging Apparel • Foundations • Junior Lingerie and Robes • Young Seattle Sportswear • Young Seattle Coats • Young Seattle Shoes • House and Town Shop • Misses Casual Sportswear • Misses Casual Dresses • Frenelle Coats and Suits • Frenelle Dresses • Frenelle Millinery • K.P. Corner (uniforms)
Third Floor
The Designer Room • Designer Boutique • YSL/Rive Gauche Boutique • Designer Sportswear • Designer Dresses • Designer Millinery Salon • Evening Shop • Late Day Separates • Bridal Bureau • Tip-to-Toe Service • Fur Salon • Resort Shop • Sunningdale Shop • Coats and Suits • Mrs. Fredson Shop • Sportswear • Active Sportswear • Contempo • Focus Sportswear • Focus Dresses • Maternity Apparel
Fourth Floor
Youth Floor Prep Shop • Infant’s Shop • Toddler’s Shop • Pre-school Shop • Schoolgirls Shop • 1318 Shop • High School Shop • Girl’s Accessories • Girl’s Lingerie • Schoolboy’s Shop • Prep Shop • Student Shop • Young People’s Shoes • Children’s Accessories • Children’s Sleepwear • Children’s Furniture • Children’s Hair Styling
Hobby Shop • Toys • Luggage • Portrait Salon • Books • Kennel Shop • Ask Mr. Foster Travel Service
Fifth Floor
Beauty Salon • China • Artwares • Porcelain Art Gallery • Glassware • The Steuben Room • The Continental Crystal Room • Gifts • Bar Accessories • The Williamsburg Shop • Bridal Registry • Repair Service Desk • Pictures • Fine Paintings • Lamps • Mirrors • Artificial Flowers • The Pewter Shop • Silver • Silver Hollowware • Flatware
Sixth Floor
Floor Coverings • Oriental Rugs • Linens • Bedding • Closet Shop • Bath Shop • Curtains and Draperies • Bedroom Ensemble Shop • Fashion Fabrics • Sewing Machines • Art Needlework
Seventh Floor
Televisions • Radio and Sound Equipment • Furniture • Slumber Shop • Studio of Interior Design • Traditional Gallery • Home Planning Bureau • The Old World Shop • Wareroom • Decor Shop
Eighth Floor
Housewares • Gourmet Galley • Small Appliances • Major Appliances • Hardware • Paints and Wallpaper • The Garden Shop • The Delicacy Shop • The Feature Shop • The Little Gallery • The Exhibition Hall • Tearoom • Men’s Grill • Continental Buffet
Ninth Floor
Cashiers • Credit Office • Lobby
(746,000 sq. ft.)
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| Bellevue Square August 1946/August 1956 158,000 s.f. The Rhododendron Room |
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| Aurora Village July, 1963 150,000 s.f. The Azalea Room |
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| Southcenter Tukwila, Washington July, 1968 175,000 s.f. The Garden Room |
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I'm looking for a Frederick & Nelson doorman statue. Do you know of any that may be available?
ReplyDeleteThanks
karlj@cablespeed.com
I have the white F&N Teddy bear with it's baby for sale.
ReplyDeletecontact wmarie1@msn.com
I have a Fredrick & Nelson Fur Vest that is in excellent shape it has gold satin lining Fur looks like alpaca but not sure it is white long curly with black variations can anybody tell me what it is worth?
ReplyDeleteDon't forget...F&N was the home of FRANGO.
ReplyDeleteI have a book on Seattle with a tipped in calling card with the embossed script of Frederick & Nelson on the front fold. Inside the gift message is signed 'Uncle Fred'. The date is Nov.1, 1968. Any comments on their possible identity would be appreciated, especially, I would like to know if there was an owner or CEO or anyone associated with the store known as 'Uncle Fred.'
ReplyDeleteThank-you,
Barbiel
I am looking for the recipe for the legendary F&N Rainbow Cake (multicolored thin layer cake with white (cream cheese?) frosting -- looked plain white on the outside, but when cut, produced a rainbow of sweet pastel layers... Can anyone help me?
ReplyDeleteI have the 3 wise men that was purchased from Frederick and Nelson years and years ago at Christmas time. Is there anyone who would be interested in purchasing them?
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone have the receipe for the Chocolate Torte Cake that Frederick and Nelson use to make? Did any bakery buy the receipe and is any bakery still making it?
ReplyDeleteMy dad & uncles where raised around f&n and when they closed my dad bought 2 of there box vans. I can remember when we went to pick them up there was a hat on the dash bord that I would wear as a kid when I went to work with him, he would have me ride the elevater up and down with tools trash and what not. come to find out years latter it was because I loved that hat and it was a elevator bellmans hat.
ReplyDeleteI am the person with the 3 wisemen I can send pictures, they stand approx 24 inches and are really pretty cool. You can reach me at
ReplyDeletebnmyoung87@aol.com
I have a painting, lithograph created or framed custom by the New York Graphics Society for Frederick and Nelsons. Do you know af anyone that would be interested in purchasing this for its historical value. I am not sure where it was hanging at in the store. It is Rembrandt Portrait of a girl in the window. I am not sure of its regular or its historical value.
ReplyDeleteContact me at louiscarrion@hotmail.com with any questions.
I was a divisional merchandise manager during the rocky 1985-1986 era and fired when the locals took over the chain from Batus. All I can say is they terminated alot of good folks and I was not surprised when they subsequently failed. Too much ego, not enough good solid merchandising and cash flow management.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone have the toy F & N delivery van? Hude
ReplyDeleteYes. My husband worked for F&N 43 years and we are fortunate to have one!
DeleteI have a F&N green hat box with green and white cord handle circa 1960 for sale in great condition. My Mom wouldn't buy her hats anywhere else.
ReplyDeleteHello - Is your hat box still available? Please reply at dina@dinapotter.com. Thank you so much!
DeleteAny luck with the rainbow cake recipe? I have been hunting it too to no avail ... Kateagnew@msn.com
ReplyDeleteJust saw a F&N promotional film from the '50s on the Seattle Channel and was reminded--yet again--what a tremendous store it was and how Seattle lost big time when it closed. Totally classy.
ReplyDeleteAnyone know if a source of some of the tea room recipes exists?
ReplyDeletewell to the person looking for chocolate torte cake reciepe. i worked at l'express on bottom floor and we ordered r cakes out. i dont where they came from but we'd get'm almost frozen.they wer the bomb! i still have my last pay stub, id badge, apron and a picture with my oldest on & i with f&n santa. soon to post on ann wendell's website. im looking for 100 year f&n book that was being sold at/around 1992. if any old f&n employees see this & remember me "celeste" the hostess with mostess....femaleplus@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI have searched for years for anyone who might know anything regarding the candy & nut counter and supply. When I was a young kid in the mid 40's-50's, my next door neighbor purchased what I am sure were pecans with some kind of a very light soft (not crunchy) glaze on them. She died in 1957 and I never did find out how or where they were actually made. She kept them in her cupboard in an open dish, and when I would go visit her she nearly always gave me some of what were really unique tasting pecans. Does anybody out there remember? I'm @ bill_rr4u@me.com, and I would deeply appreciate any information relating to these. I know that the nut counter carried quite a selection of many unique nut options, including the ability to purchase individual premium, nut types (like cashews, Brazilian, almonds, hazelnuts, etc.). Would love to taste these once again before I'm outta here.
ReplyDeleteD.J.R. @djrhardlr@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI don't remember the rainbow cake, sounds interesting and when I find a bit of extra time I shall try making one. Anyone who has an idea of how it was created, I would like your input. Were the layers different flavors or just different colors?
Also I have two large chandeliers (aprox 4.5'x4.5') 100% complete, from I believe the 1951-52 remodel. Let me know if you may know of someone with a space large enough to use these unique pieces of history. Pic's may be emailed.
Was hoping someone knows what happened to the exterior signs that proudly displayed the store's name? I feel like they are sitting around in someones garage! Help me out! I would love to purchase one... Or at least know what happened to them when the store closed. Thanks.
ReplyDeletejoejoeb36 @ yahoo.com
These items certainly exist somewhere perhaps as part of the collection at MOHAI--Seattle's attic. I am in possession of the brass logo lettering installed over each entry door in the 1952 expansion. During the store's final liquidation sale I asked about this signage and they said I could have them if I removed them myself at the time. In my work clothes, I asked a workman for a ladder, a hammer and a chisel and removed these solid brass letters. I particularly wanted the lettering at the doorman entrance. These are now proudly displayed in my living room. I can be reached at marineart@aol.com if any questions. I still miss this store, particularly at Christmas time.
DeleteYes, I sure do remember FRANGO chocolate, so much so that it prompted me to sign up at South Seattle CC couple years ago to learn how to make chocolate truffles from chocolatier Bill Fredericks. (great teacher)
ReplyDeleteFast forward - I am just about there! I can make all the flavors that I recall enjoying.
PS: don't forget FRANGO ice cream!! My favorite was maple, made with real maple syrup and mostly cream, not too sweet. Gosh. Mom took me to lunch in the Tearoom and bought me a dish of this.
looking for a book that was a promotional for Fredericks. it is called sandy the sandman and would have gone out in the mid to late sixties.it appeared to be stop caption pictures of dolls and background for children.....anyone..pleazzzz
ReplyDeleteMy first job was at F&N Downtown Seattle. I loved it! I started out during the big Fall sale in September 1980 as a floater and worked in many departments including the Steuben Room and the Hermes Gallery. I spent a lot of time on the 5th floor in silver, china and crystal. But then I got a semi permanent position in the basement in stationary right after they made the basement over into the very trendy Arcade. Then I was snatched up for a temp job in Advertising. There I did find a permanent position.
ReplyDeleteGreat collection of Frederick & Nelson images - thank you for posting!
ReplyDeleteF&N in Seattle brings back fabulous memories for me during the fifties and sixties. What an awesome store-too bad they don't exist today!!
ReplyDeleteI have a green Frederick & Nelson hatbox and I'm downsizing in case anyone is interested. If so, please contact me at nadine.larsson@gmail.com.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Hi Nadine,
DeleteDo you still have the Frederick & Nelson hatbox? My mom worked there as a teen and I'd love to have this memory. You can contact me at dina@dinapotter.com. Thanks so much!
Dina Potter
I used to work in their display department in the '60's. LOVED the store - what class. Beyond belief of today's consumer. Too bad. Does any one have any pictures of the Christmas Uncle Mistletoe or Aunt Holly character dolls? They were always used at Christmas as Frederick's theme. Let me know. Mike Stribling ( Contact nago@earthlink.net )
ReplyDeletethis store was owned by marshall fields along with the cresent in Spokane and halle's in Cleveland ohio............................................
ReplyDeleteThe store was owned by Marshall Fields, but F&N always kept its own brand identity.
ReplyDeleteI still remember going to downtown Seattle as a kid with my parents and seeing the huge building with the giant star on the side. It was always a big event, especially at Christmas. We would spend the day looking at stuff, buying a few things and maybe buy some candy at the eatery. It was such a sad day when the store closed.
BTW, Fredrick & Nelson Frangos are still around. Macy's sells them, but only out of their Pacific northwest stores. The ones sold online and in other stores are from Marshall Fields and are different.
Christmas at F&N always brought a wonderful fragrance to the store. It was a symbol of Christmas to me....does anyone know the name of it? it was only used at Christmas.
ReplyDeleteKobun37 I believe the building with the star running down the corner was the Bon Marche.
Could be wrong though. Contact me at linnet98@hotmail.com) if you know the name please!
My dad ran the Bellevue F & N Store for many years. That's my favorite Christmas smell also. I always thought that the smell was fir trees, but my dad said that the scent was called mistletoe. you can still find mistletoe candles about, but they are a little hard to find. Michael's store had some mistletoe candles this year that were green. And I bought a red mistletoe candle at home goods this year, which is the smell. I know exactly what you mean.
DeleteDana is your Father still alive? I worked at the Bellevue Square store from 1973 to 1975 in the Bedding and linen Department. I do remember your dad. MY name is Jim Sparks . I remember. him being easy to talk to and was a nice boss to work for.
DeleteI also worked for Mr Zuber in the restaurant from 1977 to 1987
DeleteYou are correct. The big star was on the Bon Marche.
DeleteHere is a weird question: The Paul Bunyon room used to have the best tuna sandwich, with a flavor I have not been able to reproduce. Does anyone know where i can get the reciepe? I have tried everything to reproduce it but no luck. I had another tuna sand at another restaurant a couple of years ago with the same taste but they would not tell me what it was.
ReplyDeleteThanks
Robert
rcronin60@yahoo.com
Also the best turkey sandwiches and chicken pot pies!
DeleteChristmas Fragrance - to the person who tried to contact me, sorry it went to junk mail and I lost it.........no I have not found the fragrance yet. Still looking, linnet98@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteMy daughter was in a video baby contest at Fredericks and Nelson at the Tacoma Mall store in 1985 and I would very much like to find out if they saved the video. Any idea's how I could find out? please email me at crazyfraase@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteIs there a way to connect with former F&N employees? I'm looking for someone who worked with my mom in the furniture department at the Tukwila-distribution center. email me at sonja.lalor@gmail.com Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI have a black satin, white satin lining with satin covered buttons. Called a swing coat I believe 3/4 length sleeves looks like new. Frederick and Nelson label. Does the musuem buy such an item.
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my grandmother raised 2 kids working at F&N downtown during the 40s. I was raised in Ashland Or, and every Christmas mom and dad would take us up to Seattle to see santa. during the last 2 years of F&N, they had a coffee table book about F&N. Bought one for mom,
ReplyDeleteit had the beautiful green cover. I need to find a copy of this for my mothers copy was taken when a tornado in Nebraska whisked her little hose away. can any one help---craig
Hi. I have that book. Still in the plastic wrap, brand new. I bought it when they were closing. Do you still want one?
DeleteHi Craig, are you still interested in this book? I have a brand new one, still in original wrapper, that I would like to sell. I bought it when they were closing.
DeleteCraig -
ReplyDeleteTry eBay and Amazon.com - I am sure that copies turn up from time to time
-Bruce
Also try etsy
DeleteA very nice lady that I worked with in the early 70's took me to the DT Seattle store during the Christmas season and GEEZ was I impressed. It was maybe even better than my hometown store; Dayton's in Minneapolis, MN!
ReplyDeleteI worked at F&N during high school and college, in the 1970s. Later I married my husband and discovered his step-dad (who also worked there for 44 years) was the display artist who painted the Paul Bunyan Room murals, did the amazing display windows, and of course designed the Santa Claus set each year. I didn't know him then (it was a big store) but remember all his work!
ReplyDeleteI also worked at F&N in the Bellevue Store in the 1970s, when I was in high school. I was somehow selected for the Frederick & Nelson high school "fashion board." They had representatives for all their stores. We presented a fall fashion show, modeling the clothes, in the Downtown Seattle store. Best of all, they gave me a part-time sales job at the Bellevue store, and a free outfit. They blew up our photos and put them on tri-stands near the entrances of the stores.
DeleteYes..it was a totally classy operation. My father, a Boeing engineer, sort of missed the Big City Life of Chicago (near where he attended grad school)...and so would go into "Downtown Bellevue" every Saturday morning. As a very young girl, he would take me....and I have fond memories of sitting at two twin semi-circle counters in the Rhodedendron Room (styled in late 1940s) eating Frango Mint ice cream. LOVED that store...Pamela A. Fuller
Wish somebody would post some photos of the classy "Rhodedendren Room" of the original Frederick & Nelson store of Bellevue Square. It was unique and beautiful. Looked like set out of a 1940's movie. Colors were deep blush pink and green. Rhodendron wallpaper and chandeliers. Great ambient lighting. Good food!! Santa Claus Breakfasts!
DeletePam!! This is Chris Hill! I was Fashion Board rep from Lake Washington High!! We worked together in Young Seattle department!! We had so much fun!! I have tried to find you a few times on SHS site and FB. I am still in touch with Sandy from Newport. Have not connected with Anne from Bellevue, but believe she is in San Francisco. We had some great times at F&N. Hope you are well and good!!
DeleteDoes anyone have a photo of the 1988 F&N Bethlehem Christmas window? I need it for my Christmas sermon.
ReplyDeleteI just unpacked my Freddie & Nellie bear. :)
ReplyDeleteI have been cleaning out my parents possessions and came across some light pink stationery with the paper band imprinted with FREDERICK & NELSON SEATTLE. In doing research on historical value, I came upon this website. How blessed I feel to read everyone's posts and get a sense of what my parents grew up with. Dad born in 1918 and mom in 1921. They married in 1943 and relocated to California in 1948. My mom's mom remained in Seattle until her passing in 1972 so I do not know when the stationery was purchased. A previous post mentioned they worked in the stationery dept. until it was converted to an arcade. Did the stationery dept. continue to exist after that? wkam526@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteBorn in 1949, I grew up on Seattle in the 1950's and 1960's. Although my family couldn't afford to shop at Frederick's very often, we loved, loved, loved walking through there at Christmas time. Like a fairlyland, absolutely beautiful. And my siblings and I had our pictures taken with Santa one time each, at Frederick's. Mine in 1953. Also, we always bought Frederick's fruitcake (the best!!), but on Dec 26 when they were havel price. It didn't matter that it was after the 25th. In those days we, and many other folks, put our trees up later than now days, and kept them up and celebrated up until Jan 1. I have my aunt's F&N sterling salt/paper shakers and candlesticks (stamped on the bottom), used for all of our Christmas and TG family meals. So sad when they closed down.
ReplyDeleteMy dad worked at F&N from 1937til he left to work at the ship yards during WW2. I have a 50th anniversary (1940) commemorative magazine in good condition, if there is a need in the archives or a personal collection. i can be reached at sabc12@charter.net
ReplyDeleteI use to hang out at the F&N as a kid (80s) at the Aurora Village, so sad to see its decline.
ReplyDeleteIs there any information on when the Saint Laurent Rive Gauche boutique opened at F&N?
ReplyDeletethank you!
My Nana loved to shop at F&N, we have closets full of furs, F&N dishes, boxes, the credit card she used. If anyone is interested in these items I can be reached at sorensen.nicole@gmail.com we are cleaning out her house, I was hoping to find others who share a sentiment for this stuff!
ReplyDeleteI would be interested to know what you have! I was the Editor of Ann Wendell 's Arcadia book "Frederick & Nelson. " Her dad was the personnel director for many years. Contact me juliepa@blarg.net
DeleteFRANGO = FRederick And Nelson GOodness
ReplyDeleteI used to work in the candy department and learned they originally wanted to call it FRANCO, for F&N Company, but did not go over well because of a dictator named Franco. Thus, FRANGO.
DeleteI used to work at Marshall Fields in Chicago in the Law Department. Yes, F&N originally developed this candy and it was called Franco Mints, but was changed during the Spanish Civil War to Frango Mints to avoid the politics of the day and to register the trademark as an original registration. Going into the holidays, truck loads of Frango Mint chocolates were shipped to F&N and Cresent stores.
DeleteIt truly was the last of Camelot.
ReplyDeleteIf anyone sees this posting from an old man and lives in the Seattle Bellevue area I have a scale that was used in the candy shop that I will give to someone who remembers .
My friend Ann Wendell, who wrote the book "Frederick & Nelson" might like it !
DeleteI worked at the Bellevue Square store in the early &0's while in High School. I bet I would recognize the scale if I saw it. My girl friend at the time worked in the Candy Department on the Main floor of the store.
ReplyDeleteCorrection I worked in the Belevue Square store in the early 70's not &0's my mistake.
DeleteI worked there around 1972--1973 as a member of the high school "fashion board" at the Bellevue F&N. Maybe we know each other? I later moved over to Nordstrom Best, where uniforms were not required. F&N required we wear either our high school fashion outfits or a dark navy or black dress--even back then! (And, even though we were trying to sell colorful, cool clothes..) Not complaining, just commenting. Loved the store--especially the Rhodedendron Room...and the pretty, vintage pink lady's restroom on the upper floor, near the beauty salon.
DeleteI worked in the Bedding and Linen department. I graduated from Sammamish High in 1974. My name is Jim Sparks. I went onto the Distribution Center from 1977 to 1991 the day they declared bankruptcy.
DeleteI worked in the Bedding and Linen department. I graduated from Sammamish High in 1974. My name is Jim Sparks. I went onto the Distribution Center from 1977 to 1991 the day they declared bankruptcy.
DeleteI have a gorgeous gold striped throw blanket. It is so beautiful and timeless that I thought it was new.... until I checked the tag (F&N The Linen Shop). Wow! Do you have any idea what I should sell it for? It is one of my favorite finds, but I have a toddler and I resale to make some extra money. It will probably get stained if I try to use it regularly, so I want to get it to someone who will appreciate it. Any thoughts? Thank you!
DeleteI worked in the Bellevue Square store on the Bedding and Linen depth. I wonder if we knew each other. My name is Jim
DeleteI worked at the Aurora Village store for 10 years in the Men's dept and other departments for Sunday overtime. Great memories! 1977 - 1987.
ReplyDeleteMy granny left me all her FN furs. Fox fur and some other really nice prob 60's era. Anyone interested You can contact me at Blessedfoeless777@Gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI am looking to appraise/sell the Entry arched 9' double doors to the Garden Room Tearoom/Restaurant? They are beautiful black walnut hand carved artichoke design with the original brass lever handles. Asking if anyone is interested in owning a unique piece of history ! They have never been outside and look amazing as an extra door leading to possibly a wine cellar or dramatic accent wall with historical value! Appraisal from Seattle years ago was $15kpr.Contact if interested at j.cboyce@ Comcast.net email
ReplyDeleteAre there any Frederick & Nelson records in existence that would show the full birth date of Nels Nelson, as well as the city/parish in Sweden where he was born?
ReplyDeleteI found a Bissell push sweeper today at an antique store in Eastern Washington. It has Frederick & Nelson written on the side, Seattle, WA
ReplyDeleteI would love to post a picture here to share
I am seeking a fairly high resolution image of the Frederick & Nelson department store
ReplyDeletesuch as the ones you have posted on your Department Store Museum blog.
Can I ask for your help with this?
Thank you so much,
linda@lhoaglund.com
I am looking for recipes to the Candy department Half Dips! They were fudged dipped in chocolate. Also if anyone knows where the cakes from the bakery came from. I looking for the Mocha Almond Cake. Thanks for any help. Gina
ReplyDeleteHi all I am looking for Frederick and nelson Xmas tree ornaments. My family has over 100 years working for Marshal Fields and F&N. Doorman, globes, anything at all thanks! 😍 Bermobabe@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI started working for Frederick & Nelson while a senior in HS at their Southcenter store. I was a DECA student. I had the great good fortune of managing the Christmas department while there -- I think because I was willing to work any department and rove to Bellevue and downtown, too. For a time I was the "story lady" in toys on Saturdays, and one of the Young Fashion girls at Southcenter. Does anyone remember their promotion for fashion denim, "Eat prunes, don't wear them!" LOL! Denim that didn't wrinkle in the dryer. In ladies lingerie, nightgowns and robes, I was mysteriously the same size as every wife for whom a husband was shopping. I especially loved working in the men's sports department where I would compete with my good friend, Bill Street (whose grandfather was, for a long time, president of F&N) on who could sell the most on a quiet night. Like many of you, I looked upon F&N as a family -- with all the same dynamics. We all loved our stores and were proud to be part of the best retailing on the planet. From the first day of training to my last day (to join the Air Force), and all the days in between, Frederick & Nelson was a treasure house of wonderful, unique, excellent, beautiful things. I still have and use many of those things every day and often think about that magical place. I consider myself fortunate to be a part of the big department store era in America, when we dressed up to go downtown for the day, had delicious lunches served on china and silver, maybe saw a fashion show while we dined, or listened to Christmas minstrels and took in the sights of the stores decorated for the holiday.
ReplyDeleteI have two sets of F&N 20 piece Flatware, service for 4 from Arcade. Made in Japan, Gold tone. 4 tea spoons, 4 soup spoons, 4 salad forks, 4 dinner forks and 4 dinner knives. Still in original packaging and have never been used. The handles look like bamboo and each are stamped "Japan" on the backs. Anyone interested in purchasing these? Box label states M-8690 Made in Japan. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI have a tea cup and saucer with green Lenox stamp that is also stamped Fredrick and Nelson Seattle. I'm wondering if anyone knows if it was used in Tea Room or sold to customers.
ReplyDeleteF&N made a wonderful soap called "Americe". The 'gardenia' was the nicest soap I have ever found and have so long wished they had sold the recipe to someone else to produce. Probably long gone by now but if anyone still has any stock I am interested.
ReplyDeleteIn cleaning out gramas treasures have come across a Frederick & Nelson little box, maybe used for a scarf purchase. Far from perfect but any interest? Ah the memories at 50+ if her taking me there.
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I have a new beautiful "appointment book" which has the following imprinted on the cover "My Ladye's "AT Home" Booke It has the design of a pink/maroon tea set sitting on a round table complete with a fringed tablecloth. Upon the table is a turquoise/blue vase with white flowers. On the wall is a picture of trees,etc.
ReplyDeleteThe book starts with a front page which is very intricate and says "That "my ladye Faire" may herein register her "At Hoes" and other engagements.
Monday is the first day of the week and each day has 2 pages on which to enter the engagement (appointment) times and info. Beautiful artistic pictures are on each page with sentiments such as Monday "While I keep my senses, I shall prefer nothing to a pleasant Friend" on page 2 of Monday is written "We meet thee like a pleasant thought (next line) When such are wanted."
If there is a place where I could donate this, I would like to know. I have owned this for 30 years and am downsizing.....time for others to enjoy a slice of time when we "dressed" to go to the store, we wore nylons, we dressed our children to leave the house.
Thank you
Naomi Lieurance
I have a gorgeous gold and linen blanket. It is so modern and in such good shape that I thought it was new. Just checked the tag to sell it online and saw it was F&N “The Linen Shop”. I can’t find anything online to compare it to. I feel like I have come across something really special. Any ideas on how to price it?
ReplyDeleteHave a 100th Anniversary Boehm Bird porcielin statue that has a Goldfinch with pink rhodies, WA state bird and flower,. Purchased at F&N downtown for their 100th. Excellent condition. Limited Edition. donnanpete@msn.com for more into.
ReplyDeleteThe purpose of this site is to show historical information about past department stores. It is not a "for sale site." Please go to ebay for that. Also, please read the instructions below the "add comment" function. It is not necessary to comment more than once. Your comment is published after I determine whether or not it is appropriate for this site.
DeleteTo the folks remembering the wonderful FABULOUS fragrance of Frederick & Nelson at Christmastime, the closest I've come to finding something similar is a potpourri from Agraria of San Francisco. Clove, orange, hint of rose and somehow that combination seems to have just a hint of fir/pine in it even though Agraria's list of ingredients doesn't include it so it's probably just "serendipity." Last I knew you could also get that particular fragrance as an oil as well. I still buy directly from Agraria - they are based in San Francisco.
ReplyDeleteI remember eating budget-wise lunches at the downstairs "Frederick's Basement" lunch counter. Every day that I could afford to do so with my tiny wage as a fledgling secretary. Every day, same thing - a Frango milkshake and one of the lunch counter's real roast turkey sandwiches on "white" bread and mayo with snipped chives for seasoning. All these years later I make turkey sandwiches on "white" bread with mayo and snipped fresh chives and relive those memories. To the person who has this blog THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for having a place for folks to come to revisit the good old days when young ladies still wore dresses and skirts to "go downtown" and mothers and grandmothers wore lovely perfume, hats, gloves, and lipstick. THOSE were the days - days of class, good manners, being considerate of others, and celebrating rituals and occasions as marking places for the important things in life. And best of all NO "social media"!!!
ReplyDeleteHello! You hit the proverbial nail right on the head! Thank you for your wonderful comment.
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Bak, I'm the one who posted about the Christmas fragrance similar one(Agraria SF) and about the FN lunch counter. I'm older than dirt at this point in my life and live far too much in memories as it is. However, I wanted to let you know there actually is a "movement" of sorts to bring back the Marshall Field stores (which FN was a part of). I understand there are hundreds of people petitioning the former owners to bring back at least a semblance of THE BEST shopping experience in a brick and mortar location - maybe the movement will succeed as Wall Street seems to be forecasting the demise of malls and IMO not a moment too soon. Macy's is tottering on the brink and trying valiantly to survive these surreal times; I do hope sincerely that their efforts will spur the return of one or two more. Thank you again for having this blog - most appreciated. I will also post a memory of the Seattle Rhodes store when I get a minute, an experience so evocative of the 1950's fashion industry yet very funny too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. The "golden age" of these stores is so removed from our present day - and you are correct on so many counts. I, at least, am happy to have experienced some of them.
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My Dad Larry was the head electrician downtown Seattle store. My uncle Clyde was there before that. What a great family the store made!
ReplyDeleteMy Dad Larry was the head electrician downtown Seattle store. My uncle Clyde was there before that. What a great family the store made!
ReplyDeleteWhat an honorable company to work for. My Dad Larry was head electrician for downtown. My uncle Clyde before that. What a great work family to belong to.
ReplyDeleteCan anyone tell me what the fragrance was that filled F&N at Christmas?! There was nothing like it and I’ve yet to find anything close!
ReplyDeleteMy mom was the lead elevator operator in the late 50s or early 60s, right before they stopped using them. She also modeled in their Christmas catalogues. She said it was the best job she ever had and would love to connect with former employees. If anyone knows how to do that could you please post it here?
ReplyDeleteDid your Mother work at the Distribution Center on the 70"s and 80 's by any chance?
DeleteFred Milkie Photographers, Seattle's premier commercial studio, opened in 1947,shot almost all of the fashion ads and catalogs for F&N in the 1950s, 60s, 70 and 80s and 90s. (And also for the Bon and Nordstroms). All of the negatives from Milkie Studios are now in collection at MOHAI...and can be viewed by request. The F&N collection also includes shots taken from the street of the dressed windows-- amazing historical look at fashion in Seattle,
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm hoping to take my mom for a look at that collection someday
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Regarding the Christmas fragrance. An earlier post reported it to be Mistletoe and they have purchased candles in that fragrance and were transported to F & N at Christmas - in their mind!
ReplyDeleteI have a Kundo anniversary clock made for Frederick & Nelson. Rather than their name on the porcelain face, it has the F&N logo on it. I have never seen one before. Is anyone interested in buying it?
ReplyDeleteIs anyone interested in buying a Kundo anniversary clock made specially for Frederick & Nelson? On the porcelain face where it would normally say KUNDO it ha F&N in the classic cursive letters.
ReplyDeleteI have the beloved Mr. Stine the Doorman door stop. The history and personal story surrounding the cast iron door stop warm my heart and leave me in tears every time! If anyone is interested in this door stop or may have more information about the door stop ie; when they were made and how many were made feel free to contact me. Thank you for keeping this beloved institution alive!
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Dose anyone know when the cast iorn Mr. Stine doorman doorstop was cast? Please feel free to contact me with more info. Thank you
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