Steketee's tall and imposing building on Monroe Avenue
was built in 1916 and expanded in 1920
The store expanded in 1940 by building a
matching 4-story addition on Monroe Avenue
Paul Steketee & Sons Co. (1862/1916/20/40)
88-94 Monroe Avenue
Grand Rapids, michigan
GL 4-8281
DOWNTOWN STORE DIRECTORY
Basement
Steketee's Budget Basement
Street Floor
Fine Jewelry • Jewelry • Handbags • Small Leather Goods • Gloves • Hosiery • Neckwear • Fashion Accessories • Scene One Shop • Cosmetics • Candy • Notions • Library • Service Desk
Men's Store Men's Furnishings • Men's Sportswear • Men's Clothing • Men's Hats • Men's Shoes
First Floor Elevation
Linens • Bedding • Fashion Fabrics
Second Floor
Infants' Wear • Toddlers' Wear • Girls' Wear • Pre-Teens' Wear • Hi-Shop • Boys' ShopChildren's Shoes • Teens' Shoes • Clothes-In Shop • Lingerie • Robes • Corsets • Sleepwear • Housedresses • Daytime Dresses • Maternity Dreses • Gift Wrapping
Fashion Third Floor
Millinery • Dresses • Coats • Suits • The Trend Shop • Bridal Shop • Fur Shop • Career Shop • Shoes • Sportswear • Junior Shop • Ladies' Lounge • Beauty Salon • Christmas Gallery
Fourth Floor
Furniture • Home Decorating Service • Draperies • Bedding • Mattresses • Floor Covering • Lamps • Luggage • Yarn Shop
Fifth Floor
China • Silver • Gifts • Antique Shop • Bridal Sercretary • Credit Office
Sixth Floor
Housewares • Small Apliances • Hearth Shop • Bath Shop • Paint-Garden Shop
Seventh Floor
Toys • Sporting Goods • Junior Science
Eighth Floor
Executive Offices • • AccountingAdvertising
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This is a fantastic site. I am looking for any former employees that used to work at Steketee's from 1980-1983.
ReplyDeleteErin
I was a member of the Youth Advisory Board late 70's and the cleric for Cheryl Nelson 80-81. Before that I worked in the Eastbrook store, junior dept. or where ever needed.
ReplyDeleteWas there a james M Steketee in the family who was a landscape painter in 1940? I have a painting of his.. signed James M Steke, Detroit, Sept.1943?
ReplyDeletePlease let me know and thanks.
This is great. I just finished the Jacobson's book and got me thinking about Steketee's. I worked there late 80' early 90's @ Eastbrook. Would be nice to find people, maybe facebook?
ReplyDeleteMarcia (Taschner) Conradson
Erin, what store?
ReplyDeleteMarcia (Taschner) Conradson
I worked in the Advertising Dept from May '83 to May of '85 for Mary Ellen Collins. My first job and my favorite job I ever had. Working in Advertising allowed me to learn more about the stores behind the scenes. Would have never left if they paid more than minimum wage. But I sure loved the employee discount. Had the best wardrobe ever!
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