Godchaux's Canal Street Facade
Detail and Marquee of the Canal St. Godchaux store
1946 Baronne Street addition to Godchaux's
The Leon Godchaux Clothing Co. (Godchaux’s)
826-828 Canal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana
JAckson 2-8511
CANAL ST. STORE DIRECTORY
First Floor
Precious Jewels Salon • Jewelry • Accessories • Neckwear • Handkerchiefs • Scarfs • Handbags • Small Leather Goods • Hat Bar • Gloves • 828 Shop • Candy Bar • Gourmet Shop • Men’s Sportswear • Men’s Furnishings • Executive Corner
Baronne Street Men’s Wear Centre • Abercrombie and Fitch Boutique • Stationery • Foreign Fair • California Corner • Beach Accessory Bar • Beach Boutique • Hosiery
Second Floor
Men’s Hats • Men’s Shoes • Men’s Casual Shoes • Men’s Clothing • Squire Shop • Boys’ Shop • Little Brother Shop • The Equation • Turning Point • Forward Shop • Bottoms Up
Third Floor
Sports Shop • SportsDress Shop • Collector’s Corner • Carlin Boutique • Travel Bureau • Beauty Salon • The Trimmers • Personnel Office • Interior Decoration - Studio of Samples
Fourth Floor
Fourth Floor of Fashion Coats • Suits • Better Sportswear • Better Dresses • Little Couture • Designer Sportswear • Regency Collection • Designer Dresses • Millinery • New ‘N Now • Fur Salon • Fur Storage
Fifth Floor
Girls’ Shop • Subteens • Smarteens • Infants’ Shop • Children’s Shop • Toddlers’ Shop • Toy Shop • Gift Galleries • Tastesetter Gallery
Sixth Floor
Shoe Salon • Casual Shoes • Capezio Corner • Children’s Shoes • Young Towner Shop • Young Innovator
Seventh Floor
Career Shop • Career Coats • Junior Shop • Junior Coats • Young Individualist Shop • Active Sportswear • Where it’s At • Hole in the Wall
BRANCH STORES
Metairie
46,000 sq. ft.
Edgewater Shopping City (1966)
Biloxi MS
Oakwood Mall (1974)
Gretna
12,000 sq. ft.
Southland Mall (1970)
Houma
26,000 sq. ft.
Lake Forest Plaza (1974)
Did Godchaux's carry any china, crystal & silver or bed & bath?
ReplyDeleteYes, Godchaux's carried gifts, linens, stationery, etc. in spite of its official name of "Leon Godchaux Clothing Co." Many of its branch stores were small, in-line units which carried clothing only, however.
ReplyDeleteGodchaux's also had a branch at the Esplanade Mall in Kenner, around 1986-87.
ReplyDeleteThere was one at Uptown Square, as well, which I guess opened late '70s?
ReplyDeleteThere was also one in Lafayette,La.
ReplyDeleteCan you still shop this store?,online I mean.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know the title of the tune in the Godchaux comercials? I have an audio copy of part of it.
ReplyDeleteI loved Godchaux and got a charge card with them at 18 years of age. The first purchase I believe I made was on a Caro Nan Purse that I'm selling on Ebay now. The purse of purchased from the Canal Street Store in downtown New Orleans. The theme on my Caro Nan Purse is of course New Orleans: Al Hirt, Pete Fountain, Antoine's Brennan's,are some of the names on the purse. The most valuable piece of it all is the silver label with the Godchaux's name on it that's sticks on the inside top of the purse. Priceless memories. Wow, tears in my eyes!
ReplyDeleteI have an heirloom 10K charm for a necklace that says Leon Godchaux Metal 1929 on it. Can you tell me about it?
ReplyDeleteDavid, the tune you are talking about is Winchester Cathedral.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, I believe you may be mistaken about the theme song that David is referring to. When I first read his comment, I was happy to know that not only did someone else besides me remembers that theme, but that he actually has a recording of it! That piece of music has never left my mind, and I would love to, if nothing else, at least hear it again. Winchester Cathedral is a very well-known song, and, I would think, not be much of a "mystery". I am relatively certain that David is talking about the "spacey" electronic theme that played over video of a sexy woman getting out of a helicopter. That's the main reason I remember Godchaux's after all these years. I still see and hear it in my mind from time to time.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, not trying to argue with you, and I could most certainly be incorrect, but...
Also, David, if there's any way I can get a copy of that music, I would very much appreciate it. I tried to "reply" directly to your post, but nothing happened.