tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post2962911685662332809..comments2024-03-25T16:03:25.833-04:00Comments on The Department Store Museum: The Emporium, San Francisco, CaliforniaBAKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00279830033473558147noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-51115221107816651752021-10-26T03:14:56.211-04:002021-10-26T03:14:56.211-04:00I worked at EMPORIUM ON Market St. At BORGHESSA CO...I worked at EMPORIUM ON Market St. At BORGHESSA COSMETICS AND ALSO CHRISTIAN DIOR. VERY YOUNG LEARNED A LOT , GREAT MANAGERS VERY COMPASSIONATE AS I HAD TO RUN HOME ON MY LUNCH BREAK DUE TO MY FATHERS STROKE AND MOM S ISSUES ,SO I HAD TO DO IT ALL.<br /><br />MISS THAT JOB. BEST ONE EVER Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04530853887234345567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-78899668590141364832021-10-09T09:30:19.955-04:002021-10-09T09:30:19.955-04:00My great Aunt worked at the store in Palo Alto CA ...My great Aunt worked at the store in Palo Alto CA for years she retired from their if I'm not mistaking she worked in the gift wrapping department I remember going there as a kidDwaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09212234610410105482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-11425192052914217022021-09-16T01:21:51.133-04:002021-09-16T01:21:51.133-04:00Great post! Sounds like beautiful memories!Great post! Sounds like beautiful memories!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098079936924556928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-24201177439627928512021-07-24T17:34:54.609-04:002021-07-24T17:34:54.609-04:00Yes it did wish I had some of the poster pictures ...Yes it did wish I had some of the poster pictures of me skating shows.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17037680216959172451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-4830834417311329292021-02-28T09:34:50.118-05:002021-02-28T09:34:50.118-05:00I am curious why there is no mention of Keith Hari...I am curious why there is no mention of Keith Haring's design for Emporium-Capwell. Was this design not for the department store chain?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07853632972908831441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-40317289870895831162020-11-26T14:08:48.491-05:002020-11-26T14:08:48.491-05:00what ever happened to 1970's security people? ...what ever happened to 1970's security people? Bob Orman? John Hicks, James Colman, Charlie Franklin, Diane gates? 1973. what a different world back then. What memories. Jim Dickson...security 1973Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00583680391211751116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-64845919712148790602020-07-18T01:24:04.351-04:002020-07-18T01:24:04.351-04:00The candy counter had the best chewy peppermints c...The candy counter had the best chewy peppermints covered in powdered sugar. A trip to the Emporium was not complete without a stop at the candy counter. These unique candies were sold by weight, and we'd walk away with a small white bag. The perfect way to end a shopping trip. The company that made them was in South San Francisco, and Powell's Candy Shop sold them more recently.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-62308760657932676932020-07-10T18:43:41.074-04:002020-07-10T18:43:41.074-04:00I did too. Then I continued when Leggs moved downt...I did too. Then I continued when Leggs moved downtown to Eleventh Street. Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244202846716870583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-80988020574435117852019-09-29T14:36:40.007-04:002019-09-29T14:36:40.007-04:00Hi, I have a silver solder 1 pint World Brand teap...Hi, I have a silver solder 1 pint World Brand teapot from the Emporium's basement cafeteria. It would make a great addition to any San Francisco department store or Emporium collection. Please contact me: burtsf@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16693931715168933634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-68385504894385803352019-08-30T19:40:50.751-04:002019-08-30T19:40:50.751-04:00Don’t forget there was a Capwells at Southland Mal...Don’t forget there was a Capwells at Southland Mall in Hayward Nicnochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03380810893318244503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-13300948867866490892019-07-31T01:46:23.119-04:002019-07-31T01:46:23.119-04:00absolutely..you would get all dressed up...now its...absolutely..you would get all dressed up...now its degradedAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14574082030560825239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-67106980789200754392018-12-19T23:35:45.704-05:002018-12-19T23:35:45.704-05:00I learned to ice skate at the Legg rink on Ocean A...I learned to ice skate at the Legg rink on Ocean Ave. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16340325496627296505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-25966131684848115322018-09-20T01:13:42.671-04:002018-09-20T01:13:42.671-04:00This is Jim Dickson. I was a security officer at e...This is Jim Dickson. I was a security officer at emporium in 1973. I sure miss those times and the people I worked with. The stories I could tell. Diane Gates was my Partner. where is she today? Charley Franklin passed away heart attack in 1990's. my friend jerry Mcnack passed away. wondering if anyone remembers John Hicks? Jim Coleman? Sad! miss them all. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00583680391211751116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-38794312611126257662018-05-26T18:51:28.783-04:002018-05-26T18:51:28.783-04:00Does anyone remember the glass housed Pineapple ma...Does anyone remember the glass housed Pineapple machine in the basement on Market st.? I was so fascinated to watch it perform and out came a frothy cup of Pineapple juice, that I then would drink while watching the Lady's play the piano with request from people buying the sheet music. This was the late 40's. We also would never go downtown San Francisco unless we were dressed in our finest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-57986348988967034732018-01-15T16:10:37.738-05:002018-01-15T16:10:37.738-05:00I got out of the marines, and worked security at t...I got out of the marines, and worked security at the emporium in 1973 with Diane Gates, Charles Franklin, Jerry Mcnack, John Hicks, Jim Coleman. Sure miss those days. different world back then. And all those pretty girls, the stories I could tell. Miss these people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-76945919027173747982017-11-04T16:12:30.510-04:002017-11-04T16:12:30.510-04:00As a immature 13 year old in 1964, my friend &...As a immature 13 year old in 1964, my friend & I were escorted by security in the SF Emporium down to the Security Offices in the basement. We had taken 2 outfits of several items into the dressing room & put one of each into a shopping bag-we thought we were so clever. We cried our eyes out begging them not to tell our parents. They never did. They told us we would have a permanent record in the store until we were 18. I always felt like someone was watching me when I entered the store after that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-80627418343688537862017-07-17T23:19:31.548-04:002017-07-17T23:19:31.548-04:00During 1969-1970, I worked at the Emporium at Hill...During 1969-1970, I worked at the Emporium at Hillsdale Shopping Center in San Mateo. I was the only night janitor on duty during that time frame - a job that fit my school schedule, as well as paying a union wage. Did a lot of other stuff as well, such as helping set up the exterior Christmas lights. It was a fun job, and was able to meet a lot of the sales staff. The Emporium was a great store - especially the main store in the City on Market Street. Most importantly, I met my future Wife there, who was working in sales at the same time. I was sad to see that they tore down the Hillsdale store in 2016. Rick Donaldsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11579035121235949143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-31773829850496403002016-12-15T22:31:28.572-05:002016-12-15T22:31:28.572-05:00I worked at the Emporium at Almaden Plaza in San J...I worked at the Emporium at Almaden Plaza in San Jose in 1968 after I graduated from High School. I started in the handbag Department and then the suitcase Department and then went to Notions! I ended up in the Girls High Shop! I remember their Christmas Display windows! So magical! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-47827519335448557942016-05-14T15:09:17.584-04:002016-05-14T15:09:17.584-04:00I met my wife at The Emporium in 1984, where we bo...I met my wife at The Emporium in 1984, where we both worked. Our first "date" was in the Dome Cafe. My wife bought her wedding dress in the Bridal Salon and we used the new Bridal Registry system on the lower level, at that time called Market on Market. The basement also had a Post Office, a shoe repair, and a full service deli. This helped explain the store's popular saying: "The Big E with the big selection"MBowmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14748178632597591261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-91490080793736285472016-05-07T20:25:04.215-04:002016-05-07T20:25:04.215-04:00As a kid I spent hours in the Almaden Emporium. I ...As a kid I spent hours in the Almaden Emporium. I used to find great clothes on sale. I was only 13-14 and a budget shopper even then. They had the best mark downs and well made clothes. I also remember a Liberty House we use to go to somewhere in SJ. Treadmill Workstation.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974514236167572240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-75529289979161064192015-11-30T22:14:29.879-05:002015-11-30T22:14:29.879-05:00I have been a bear collector for many years. I ha...I have been a bear collector for many years. I have the Emporium-Weinstock Christmas bear called Jingle Bear Making Christmas Magic. It is in excellent shape and so is the rabbit which is hidden beneath the black top hat. Right now he is seated in the den for the Christmas holidays. As I am 80 years old, I am wondering if there is a place for the bear?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04552016971749396074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-53230098835616811162015-09-16T20:50:28.185-04:002015-09-16T20:50:28.185-04:00I skated in the downtown Emporium during Christmas...I skated in the downtown Emporium during Christmas in the shows directed by the Leggs of Ice Follies fame. My mother sewed costumes and worked the curtains. It was the highlight of my youth. We'd begin with a parade down Powell Street the first weekend. Fabulous fun.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264174992769387833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-22190449613736603302015-09-10T11:27:49.328-04:002015-09-10T11:27:49.328-04:00One of my favorite childhood memories isiluncheon ...One of my favorite childhood memories isiluncheon with my father on the mezzanine at the Emporium in San Francisco. I still recall the bay shrimp sandwich on white bread cut in triangles with crust removed.JustaskLuluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08791738908438629995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-32220883616322778702015-09-10T11:23:50.277-04:002015-09-10T11:23:50.277-04:00My favorite memory of a shopping day in San Franci...My favorite memory of a shopping day in San Francisco is dining on bay shrimp sandwiches <br />on the mezzanine at the Emporium.JustaskLuluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08791738908438629995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-69125962798073756882015-08-29T14:33:42.329-04:002015-08-29T14:33:42.329-04:00 It was my first job , I was 16 yrs old and ran t... It was my first job , I was 16 yrs old and ran the elevator. That was the most fun I ever had on a job. I worked during summer, week-ends and holidays. Jacquelinenoreply@blogger.com