tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post9077528428556087919..comments2024-03-25T16:03:25.833-04:00Comments on The Department Store Museum: Albert Steiger Co., Springfield, MassachusettsBAKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00279830033473558147noreply@blogger.comBlogger133125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-55286798867818473812022-09-17T10:54:48.193-04:002022-09-17T10:54:48.193-04:00Zayres, later became JC Penny’s Zayres, later became JC Penny’s Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-83278261668324972962022-01-09T23:45:13.357-05:002022-01-09T23:45:13.357-05:00Does anyone who worked in the Springfield Store on...Does anyone who worked in the Springfield Store on Main St. in 1970-72 or so, remember either Tom Tiedgen or Teddy Steiger (Albert E. Steiger III). They managed the downstairs "Campus Shop" that turned into "Directions Unlimited" and sold mod clothes for the times. I worked for both Tom and Teddy and would like to write to them to let them know how they were my very first bosses and they taught me a lot about working with people and that was a big part of the life that I ended up having. If you have any contact info for either, feel free to give them my email address: BrianRScully@gmail.com or give me their email address. I just want to say thanks and maybe catch up a bit on each other's lives. I'm retired now and live in Amherst, MA. Thanks.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772668629511953810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-24317261301248696592022-01-07T15:29:23.388-05:002022-01-07T15:29:23.388-05:00I grew up in Longmeadow MA and Steiger's was a...I grew up in Longmeadow MA and Steiger's was a staple, just like Friendly's, in the same plaza. Both hold such great memories for me.<br />Terry Smerlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06500087961435178929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-81499104309886290142021-08-06T14:47:29.255-04:002021-08-06T14:47:29.255-04:00You might be onto something, I found a photo dated...You might be onto something, I found a photo dated 1949 that has a stamp on the back<br />PORTRAIT BY<br />H???amann-Gay<br />STEIGER'S - Springfield, Mass.kukunamuniuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09218636588044118776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-51427965101394665522021-06-24T18:07:45.391-04:002021-06-24T18:07:45.391-04:00The Holyoke Merry-go-round at Heritage State Park...The Holyoke Merry-go-round at Heritage State Park has the stained glass window on display. Mary Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401661519174098212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-73190767136721452112021-06-05T22:52:08.438-04:002021-06-05T22:52:08.438-04:00Hello. díd you ever finde out the price for the co...Hello. díd you ever finde out the price for the coat..ihave one alsoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-20345312570606310472021-03-28T13:00:58.354-04:002021-03-28T13:00:58.354-04:00Does anyone have the recipe for chicken croquettes...Does anyone have the recipe for chicken croquettes that were served at the Tea Room in Steigers?NancyAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07362147947222242790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-26039143675423977292021-01-14T22:59:55.875-05:002021-01-14T22:59:55.875-05:00I worked in Steiger on High St Holyoke at Christma...I worked in Steiger on High St Holyoke at Christmas wrapping gifts while in high school. My aunt Alma Lachance worked as a buyer for casual sportswear in Holyoke and later Springfield. I currently still have 2 of her books from New York when she would purchase new lines of clothing. Great memories. If someone is interested in books let me know!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07633671147976145208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-87445721664009520312021-01-06T21:54:57.237-05:002021-01-06T21:54:57.237-05:00Was there a photography service offered at Steiger...Was there a photography service offered at Steiger's? I have a lovely photo of my husband's grandmother with the notation "Credit Steiger's Studio" stamped on the back. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245677316284236670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-5266802897270151892020-05-29T20:09:50.130-04:002020-05-29T20:09:50.130-04:00I purchased a 1966 Kurbside truck in Savannah Ga. ...I purchased a 1966 Kurbside truck in Savannah Ga. As I was sanding the paint off of the roof I noticed scratch marks that resembled lettering. Using a marker, I traced the lettering to discover "Steiger's". I had never heard of this until today.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10278988278018943675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-4873082657805166422020-05-17T17:04:27.864-04:002020-05-17T17:04:27.864-04:00Does anyone know what china was used in the Tea Ro...Does anyone know what china was used in the Tea Room? I would love to find a cup and saucer for one of my cousins. Robbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03071349209512018522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-50957722218859945922019-11-20T14:06:00.067-05:002019-11-20T14:06:00.067-05:00Another Westfield reunion held October 2019, about...Another Westfield reunion held October 2019, about 25 attendees.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04407696541143716801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-34355472170316219392019-06-04T12:36:05.253-04:002019-06-04T12:36:05.253-04:00Look on GenealogyBank or any other platform (paid ...Look on GenealogyBank or any other platform (paid unfortunately) that lets you search The Republican archives, from the ads it looks like it was their women's dress department, on the 2nd floor of the Springfield flagship store. Ads for it show up from late 40s to early 60sAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-79534664276379453092019-02-28T10:19:51.695-05:002019-02-28T10:19:51.695-05:00I remember that paper! During the holiday season, ...I remember that paper! During the holiday season, when my job was lighter (I was a visual merchandiser -- I decorated the stores!) I would help wrap presents. I was there for the store closing. My time there was one of the best jobs I ever had.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04603068558732286798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-48813791025155622192019-02-28T10:12:15.557-05:002019-02-28T10:12:15.557-05:00Did I work with you? I was visual merchandiser fro...Did I work with you? I was visual merchandiser from 1992-1994.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04603068558732286798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-27654158641947784152019-02-28T10:10:57.858-05:002019-02-28T10:10:57.858-05:00I still have mine as well. They were made by the B...I still have mine as well. They were made by the Boyd's Bear Company. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04603068558732286798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-6545005969804268732019-02-28T10:07:48.357-05:002019-02-28T10:07:48.357-05:00It was Hampshire Mall. I was the visual merchandis...It was Hampshire Mall. I was the visual merchandiser for the store for a short time. I also worked for a few years at the Berkshire Mall branch and finally landed at the Holyoke Mall store. I helped close up the stores when they closed for good. I still have many items I purchased from the store closing, including a lamp I still use today! (The lamp was in the display area for the fine jewelry cases.) Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04603068558732286798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-19240987576165089802019-01-02T22:33:24.812-05:002019-01-02T22:33:24.812-05:00Are you sure it was at the Hampshire Mall? I remem...Are you sure it was at the Hampshire Mall? I remember it being at the mall across the street, the Mt. Farms Mall, where Wal-Mart is now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-36654203557568185112018-12-08T10:35:51.310-05:002018-12-08T10:35:51.310-05:00This has been a wonderful walk down memory lane. ...This has been a wonderful walk down memory lane. When Steiger's closed the Holyoke Mall store, I bought an enormous role of wrapping paper. The quality was close to wallpaper. Everyone knew they had received a gift from me because of the paper. I have now passed it on to my daughter and she is the owner of the gold pineapple on red background paper. I always said it would outlive me. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208617796100268644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-82725421472864656822018-10-19T08:49:17.646-04:002018-10-19T08:49:17.646-04:00My only suggestion would be to search the Springfi...My only suggestion would be to search the Springfield newspaper archives on genealogybank.com, for Steiger's glassware ads. That could be a clue. There is a charge for a subscription to the site, but perhaps your library offers it to card-holders. Good luck.<br />-BruceBAKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00279830033473558147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-5413321290331614622018-10-18T19:36:44.309-04:002018-10-18T19:36:44.309-04:00I can recall many fun shopping excursions to Steig...I can recall many fun shopping excursions to Steiger's Springfield with my grandmother back when I was young. We would always go to the tea room for lunch. The ride on elevator with the brass accordion gate and elevator attendant was a highlight. I also remember the children's christmas shoppe that Syeiger's would set up every year. My siblings and i would go every year with a small sum of money and be able to shop without my parents. It was great. <br /><br />My grandmother purchased beautiful leaded crystal stemware from Steiger's, that I received as a wedding gift in 1976. Would there be any way to find out what companies of crystal stemware Steiger's carried at that time and the style names? I no longer have a full set of 6 and would like to sell the pieces I have left. I'm sure there is someone out there looking but I do not know the style name or maker anymore. Thank you for any info you might be able to help me with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-4027100001153627072017-12-24T09:50:36.478-05:002017-12-24T09:50:36.478-05:00In 1967 I was a hair stylist in the Steiger's ...In 1967 I was a hair stylist in the Steiger's Beauty Salon in the downtown Springfield store. It was a great place to work and I have many wonderful memories of the people and the store. As a child I remember eating in the Tea Room and shopping in the bargain basement. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-39404070656416467982017-12-04T09:03:11.218-05:002017-12-04T09:03:11.218-05:00I learned how to tie a necktie thanks to Steigers....I learned how to tie a necktie thanks to Steigers. I grew up without a father in the home after age 10, and I remember buying a tie at Steigers and they had pictures that showed step by step how to tie. I also remember shopping the Bargain Basement and getting some good deals.Doug Merchanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865894949439084593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-73243552747791918382017-08-16T14:38:16.656-04:002017-08-16T14:38:16.656-04:00Often, department stores used the "French Roo...Often, department stores used the "French Room" name for high-end Millinery, but in the case of Steiger's, like a number of other stores, it denoted their high-end apparel shop, where ladies (presumably) sat on sofas, and sipped tea while models paraded past, or saleswomen brought out gowns and ensembles on plush hangers to show customers. Very little, in most cases, was on display, as self-service was not the business model for these "rooms." Perhaps Madame would like another cup of tea (or a wafer-thin mint?) while we show her some accessories?"BAKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00279830033473558147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723065623705340751.post-71619716779082064602017-08-16T13:29:21.061-04:002017-08-16T13:29:21.061-04:00What was the Steiger's French room? Have a lar...What was the Steiger's French room? Have a large flat box with that name printed over an all over design that I think matched the design of the department's carpet. Will check back,hope someone can help me with what and when and maybe where!Annnoreply@blogger.com