tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post8408014762681065571..comments2024-03-25T16:03:25.833-04:00Comments on The Department Store Museum: Gimbel Brothers, New York City, New yorkBAKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00279830033473558147noreply@blogger.comBlogger168125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-73074431324797538312022-08-13T18:56:10.648-04:002022-08-13T18:56:10.648-04:00gimbels in milwaukee was special, too, particularl...gimbels in milwaukee was special, too, particularly the eating spots. do you have any of the recipes used in the delicatessan or the restaurants?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-51745347723972077032022-02-18T21:28:27.255-05:002022-02-18T21:28:27.255-05:00I found this page while researching for the design...I found this page while researching for the design of a set for a play I am doing set around the customer service desk of a fine department store in the 40's. This is a wonderful resource, though I have yet to find what I am looking for. If anyone has photos of actual customer service desks from that era of the great department stores I would greatly appreciate seeing them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015468732454095049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-79827733771696486712021-11-23T17:41:16.068-05:002021-11-23T17:41:16.068-05:00Gimbel's was one of the classic Philadelphia d...Gimbel's was one of the classic Philadelphia department stores of my youth. A shopping trip "downtown" wasn't complete without a stop there. At Christmas, a visit to see the window displays was a must. Later we shopped at the Cheltenham branch after my family moved to the suburbs, which was nice, but not the same. Oh -- and Gimbel's sponsored the city's Thanksgiving Day parade, which ended with Santa climbing a fire engine ladder into one of the center city store's upper windows, ready to hear children's Christmas wishes. I also worked next store for 5 years, at Straw ridge & Clothier. Miss those stores.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-65473975858895323642021-07-23T09:09:41.656-04:002021-07-23T09:09:41.656-04:00I worked in the Accounts Payable dept on the 10thf...I worked in the Accounts Payable dept on the 10thfloor from 1972 to 1978- loved that store . Also rember the blackout when we were taking inventory Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10975541552535604555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-31479640286489060332021-06-15T21:25:54.373-04:002021-06-15T21:25:54.373-04:00Hi, I'm proud to say Gimbels was a part of my ...Hi, I'm proud to say Gimbels was a part of my grandmas' life. Not sure what she did. She made sure I had nice clothes to wear always stylish,and I made straight A tests,and high SAT scores with those Gimbels No. 2 pencils. Haaaaaahhhh, those 1970s childhood memories.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02162264316451560523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-50956828882489459382021-04-28T17:20:05.732-04:002021-04-28T17:20:05.732-04:00I remember Bill Heim and many others! I was the As...I remember Bill Heim and many others! I was the Asst Buyer For Bob Wascsher) in toys and then Sporting goods at the end. Retail<br />Was fun then. I left st the end as well. Barry Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06824810118848744567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-80683222852049105552021-04-28T17:01:40.950-04:002021-04-28T17:01:40.950-04:00I started in the executive training program at 33r...I started in the executive training program at 33rd Street in late 1982, working at first with buyer Bill Heim in boys 8-20 (2nd floor) and then with a buyer whose name I forget in men's shirts and accessories on the main floor. <br /><br />I then became an assistant buyer of misses coats and suits with buyer Harold Gershkowitz. Susan (Maroney?) and Rick (forget the name) were the buyers for women's and juniors coats, and Jordan Grayson was the DMM. We were all on the third floor. It was during that time (1983) that we merged with the Philly stores and became Gimbels East.<br /><br />Then I became group manager (red carnation in the lapel!) for juniors (the exec program had recently reversed the usual group mgr to asst buyer route) working under asst. store manager Christine Berman, at the other end of the third floor. Fred Altieri was store manager. They had just put TVs all over the juniors department that played MTV all day long. The other group manager in juniors was Monica Clarke. She and the vivacious Theresa (last name forgotten), the group mgr for misses contemporary (I think) were my pals. <br /><br />Following that, I became group manager for main floor misses/women's sportswear, working under Joan Spedaro. That was more of a grind, and I much preferred working under Chris. I left in the spring of 1986, after news of the closing hit. <br /><br />So many memories, one serious girlfriend met, and many, many other names on the tip of my tongue: salespeople, other buyers and group managers, etc. I do remember one name well: PAGAN, who ran stock/receiving. Good old Pagan. I think Maria Cruz was his assistant. I had been promised a look into the old traverse over 32nd Street but that never came to pass. James Wymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11299721657249395796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-58649652888013978242021-01-27T19:19:51.663-05:002021-01-27T19:19:51.663-05:00I started working right out of business school as ...I started working right out of business school as secretary to the Purchasing Agent in the early 60's. His name was Morton Rogow. I stayed in that position until I married and relocated to Long Island. The hours were 9-6 and the commute would be very long. Best days of my youth!Bestofdayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11337074928415008607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-37179925159747272542021-01-04T15:21:33.246-05:002021-01-04T15:21:33.246-05:00I worked got Gimbels 33rd st while going to fashio...I worked got Gimbels 33rd st while going to fashion school..I was in the bridal dept ..the fashion shows were incredible..when I graduated I was in the excutive program at Gimbels Westchester store...we were put into different depts so we could learn how the store worked. I have all great memories of working and shopping at Gimbels...I then worked ar 33rd st and was a assistant buyer of wigs hats etc...I walked over the famous bridge to a very dusty room filled with old ads and papers...I miss department stores they were grand...I also was at Gimbels east on opening day ...we had such hope for that store but it never caught onAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-54010974275143787222020-12-08T16:37:10.658-05:002020-12-08T16:37:10.658-05:00I worked at Gimbel's Philadelphia store at 8th...I worked at Gimbel's Philadelphia store at 8th & Market during the Christmas season of 1974. Loved it. I worked in Notions, & then in the department where we wrapped packages to be delivered. Gimbel's had their own delivery trucks.KRM2Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784469308512194343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-22886464092561966322020-11-29T17:57:21.208-05:002020-11-29T17:57:21.208-05:00Great store. Loved going as a kid. Great store. Loved going as a kid. Gutter Cleaning.http://www.affordableguttercleaningservice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-45588824176850377602020-11-29T17:56:32.439-05:002020-11-29T17:56:32.439-05:00Miss this store. Used to visit when I was a kid. Miss this store. Used to visit when I was a kid. Gutter Cleaning.http://www.affordableguttercleaningservice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-28634170613799707832020-11-21T10:39:25.175-05:002020-11-21T10:39:25.175-05:00Good morning. I'm the editor of the Airpost Jo...Good morning. I'm the editor of the Airpost Journal, the official publication of the American Air mail Society. A member sent a Gimbel's ad that appeared in the September 1941 issue of Covers magazine. I'd like to provide some background. Did the Stamp and Coin Center operate until the store's closing? Thank youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839167943468863555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-67616318034122280682020-11-11T10:00:31.773-05:002020-11-11T10:00:31.773-05:00You are very welcome, Dave. Some corporate record...You are very welcome, Dave. Some corporate records from Gimbels are in Milwaukee, at the historical museum; there are some things in Philadelphia, I think at Temple University. It might be worth a try. What about Social Security administration for employment dates?<br />- BruceBAKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00279830033473558147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-26060246001773589742020-11-10T21:15:33.384-05:002020-11-10T21:15:33.384-05:00My Grandmother worked at the Gimbels in Philadelph...My Grandmother worked at the Gimbels in Philadelphia, 69th St in Upper Darby. She got a job there sometime in 1957 or '58 when my Grandfather passed away. She did not drive and had to walk more than a mile in each direction to catch bus from Chester, PA. After standing on her feet all day as sales lady in women's Coat dept., she would have to walk that walk home down dark streets. She worked there for around 20 years. She had many cool stories to tell us of her days there. Her name was Lois Thornton. She passed away on July 6, 1994. I miss her so much. I know it is a long shot since it was so long ago that anyone would be online and find this cool site (Thank you BAK for bringing people the ability to see a part of history, that may warm our hearts and let these stores still live). I know it would be a long shot that anyone might recognize my Mom Mom's name But I feel good posting this about her. I would like to find personnel records so I would know exact date she started and retired. Longshot.dave_hurdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14448579374718436850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-42508957899952221132020-09-28T08:58:45.394-04:002020-09-28T08:58:45.394-04:00I have a piece with a tag - Nelson Ave & Schoo...I have a piece with a tag - Nelson Ave & School Street Long Island City NYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-49182953065751095242020-09-25T17:31:17.070-04:002020-09-25T17:31:17.070-04:00Wonderful history! I was wondering if you knew whe...Wonderful history! I was wondering if you knew whether the store records and accounts were archived anywhere? Am looking for the records of Marcus estate jewelry gallery!Cece Stanhopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563036836525372309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-57025727081599652462020-09-08T23:01:49.869-04:002020-09-08T23:01:49.869-04:00Is there archive negatives from Gimbels ads from 1...Is there archive negatives from Gimbels ads from 1974-1978 that were posted in The Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper? The newspaper has archives of print ads... but they are newspaper quality.<br />MaresRmohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811263777875258141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-79571815570547916112020-05-09T15:44:30.148-04:002020-05-09T15:44:30.148-04:00What’s up with the 6 tall poles built into the wes...What’s up with the 6 tall poles built into the west side of the Valley Stream store? They look like flag poles but they never have any flags on them in any of the photos I’ve seen of the store and there aren’t any flags on them now. Also, if they are flag poles, it seems strange that they would need 6 of them. Maphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13645165960932854136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-72632506686447355712020-03-17T22:45:19.417-04:002020-03-17T22:45:19.417-04:00If I have all the information on a Gimbel Brothers...If I have all the information on a Gimbel Brothers tag, is there a way to find out how old a piece of furniture is?Van Fanelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15124309353922052991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-47322835847211317452020-02-10T12:19:17.232-05:002020-02-10T12:19:17.232-05:00I may have worked with you.I worked there from 197...I may have worked with you.I worked there from 1978 to 1980. I was a group Manager in women's clothes near shoes. Third floor, I believe. My name is Theodora Norris.Dorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09526313260141317654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-52359936972116523072020-01-06T09:18:54.867-05:002020-01-06T09:18:54.867-05:00I love the original Miracle on 34th Street where m...I love the original Miracle on 34th Street where macy's sends customers to Gimbels...the later revisions use different names of dept stores....if you're a Gimbels fan, I have large, framed picture of Gimbels brothers signing lease in philly for their store with the then Mayor of Philly...be happy to send picture of picture to anyone interested...will sell this anywhere and ship, appropriately.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09205416462902655987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-21012531559887742019-09-27T12:30:46.240-04:002019-09-27T12:30:46.240-04:00Can’t believe this thread is still going! So many ...Can’t believe this thread is still going! So many nice memories for me as an asset buyer/buyer in the early 80’s until it closed. Good times ! Barry Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06824810118848744567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-71197911756241937672019-09-27T01:06:51.490-04:002019-09-27T01:06:51.490-04:00i worked at the 33rd st store from the 80's ti...i worked at the 33rd st store from the 80's till closing. i assisted in liquidating the main store and others including philadelphia. worked on the 10th fl sales audit, charge transactions etc. i worked with some of the greatest people from she is so hot her $%^^%$ smokes to all the greats in furniture and bedding. i would love to have a reunion, dear marie c., contact me and maybe we can put something together. i loved that 10th fl. please contact me. jlwt@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16127461846860361060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-48635053890716386902019-09-20T22:07:41.166-04:002019-09-20T22:07:41.166-04:00I remember the 45 jingle. Lyrics went... "Wal...I remember the 45 jingle. Lyrics went... "Walk right in, feel at home, Gimbels is the place to shop".....to this tune: https://youtu.be/SQD1Jsj1d3wbarbe2700https://www.blogger.com/profile/04966247925295037275noreply@blogger.com