Even though its address was 819 Canal Street, Holmes had a narrow frontage on the fabled avenue; the bulk of the store filled the rear of the block bounded by Dauphine, Iberville, and Bourbon Streets. |
In 1964, Holmes covered its 1913
facade with a modern facade.
The new facade incorporated details reminiscent of New Orleans' French Quarter, which adjoined the store at its rear past Iberville Street. |
In the 1950s, many improvements were made to Holmes' physical plant, including a new men's store entrance on Bourbon Street. |
The Dauphine Street side of Holmes was in a Neo-Ren- naissance style. |
The long rear facade of Holmes dates from the early 1900s; a bridge crossed Iberville Street to the 1923 warehouse on the opposite side. |
"There's no place like Holmes" |
D. H. Holmes Co., Ltd. (1847)
819 Canal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana
819 Canal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana
First Floor
Fine Jewelry • Diamonds • Jewelry • Watches • Hosiery • Gloves • Belts • Neckwear • Handbags • Cosmetics • Toiletries • Notions • Rain Bar • Hat Bar • Shoe Bar • City Park Sportswear • City Park Lingerie • Candies • Bakery • Candy Shop • Russell Stover Candy Counter • Gourmet Shop • Stationery • Art Goods • Cameras • Optical Shop • Zenith Hearing Aid Center • D.H. Holmes Travel Bureau • Watch Repair
Dauphine Street: City Park Shoes
Bourbon Street: Holmes Store for Men Men’s Furnishings • Men’s Sportswear • Men’s Clothing • Men’s Shoes • Men’s Hats • 121 Shop • Creole Restaurant
Park & Shop on Iberville Street
French Quarter Cafeteria • Holmes Sewing Center • Dress Fabrics • Art Needlework • Outback • Mustang Shop
Dauphine & Iberville
Holmes Garden Center
Second Floor
City Park Dresses • Daytime Dresses • City Park Coats • Woman’s World • Pontchartrain Dresses • Pontchartrain Sportswear • Pontchartrain Coats • Splendido Dresses • Esplanade Shop • The Corner • Miss D.H.H. Sportswear • Miss D.H.H. Dresses • Little Shop • Caché • Ladybug Shop • Designer Room • Bridal Salon • Fur Salon • Millinery Salon • Shoe Salon • Coat Salon • Suit Salon • Junior Dresses • Junior Sportswear • Junior Coats • Young Juniors • Young Circle Shop • College Boutique • Campus Shop • Sleepwear • Robes • Foundations • Daywear Lingerie • Maternity Shop • Uniforms
Third Floor
Books • Boys’ Wear 3-7 Shop • Boys’ Wear 8-20 Shop • Mustang Shop • Girls’ Wear 3-6x Shop • Girls’ Wear 7-14 Shop • Girls’ Lingerie • Girls’ Accessories • Children’s Shoes • Toddlers’ Wear • Infants’ Wear • Housewares • Small Appliances • Major Appliances • Hardware • Television • Stereos • China • Glassware • Silver Salon • Gift Gallery • The Entertainers Shop • Rugs • Floor Coverings • Bedding • Linens • Bath Shop • Trim-the-Home Shop • PhotoReflex Studio • Coiffures Americana Beauty Salon • The Trimmers
Fourth Floor
Auditorium • Toyland • Sporting Goods • Records • Furniture • Siesta Shop • Infants’ Furniture • Casual Living Shop • Pictures • Mirrors • Lamps • Paint and Color Center
(265,000 s.f.)
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