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H.S. Manchester's, Incorporated, Department Store

Date: 1954
Description: Manchester's, Incorporated, a department store on Mifflin Street.
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Montogmery Ward Store

Date: 05 20 1930
Description: The Montgomery Ward Store Building at 100 North Hamilton Street, at the intersection of Pinckney and North Hamilton Streets. The building was designed by L...
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Harry S. Manchester Building

Date: 08 01 1933
Description: The Harry S. Manchester building, 2-6 E. Mifflin Street, with a large National Recovery Administration banner which reads: "N.R.A. Member - We Do Our Part....
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Kresge's "Tricky Dogs" Counter

Date: 03 19 1946
Description: "Tricky Dogs" (magnetized black and white Scotty dogs) display at Kresge's. 25 cents and 1.00 store.
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Wolff-Kubly & Hirsig Basement

Date: 01 10 1946
Description: Basement of Wolff-Kubly & Hirsig with displays of glassware and gifts on new counters and glass shelves. A corner of an office is in the view.
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Manchester's, Inc., Basement

Date: 02 01 1945
Description: Wide angle view of clothing, shoes, luggage, electric appliances, and glassware for sale in Manchester's, Inc., basement.
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Manchester's, Inc., Second Floor Hat Department

Date: 02 01 1945
Description: Hat department on Manchester's, Inc., second floor. A sign in the foreground, perhaps on a window, reads in reverse: "Dresses."
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Manchester's, Inc., Third Floor Lingerie Department

Date: 02 01 1945
Description: Wide angle view of women's lingerie department on the third floor of Manchester's, Inc., Department Store.
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Manchester's, Inc., Floor Coverings

Date: 02 01 1945
Description: Wide-angle view of floor coverings and rugs on the fourth floor of Manchester's, Inc., department store.
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H.S. Manchester's, Inc., Photo Studio

Date: 12 21 1944
Description: Reception area of photo studio at H.S. Manchester's, Inc., 2-6 East Mifflin Street.
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Fountain Room at Manchester's Department Store

Date: 12 21 1944
Description: View of the booths and lunch counter in the Fountain Room restaurant at Manchester's Department Store.
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Fountain Room at Manchester's Department Store

Date: 12 21 1944
Description: View of the booths and lunch counter in the Fountain Room restaurant at Manchester's Department Store.
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Manchester's Department Store Photo Studio

Date: 11 29 1944
Description: Photo studio service counter and photo finishing table in Manchester's, Inc., department store, 2-6 East Mifflin Street.
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Manchester's Department Store Photo Studio

Date: 11 29 1944
Description: The photo studio department in Manchester's Department Store. A man is assisting a female customer, while female employees do their work.
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Manchester's Department Store "Petti Shop"

Date: 11 29 1944
Description: View of the "Petti Shop" inside Manchester's department store, with mannequin.
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Harry S. Manchester's, Inc., "Saybury Shop"

Date: 11 29 1944
Description: "Saybury" Shop at Harry S. Manchester's, Incorporated, 2-6 East Mifflin Street, with display of dressing gowns.
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F.W. Karstens Storefront

Date: 05 02 1944
Description: F.W. Karstens Company, 24 North Carroll Street, store front with display windows lit up at night.
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Speth's Window Display

Date: 05 02 1944
Description: Speth's Clothing and Men's Furnishings, 222 State Street, right display window featuring "Botany 500" suits and accessories.
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Manchester's Department Store Christmas Decorations

Date: 11 26 1943
Description: Christmas decorations in Manchester's Department Store.
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Montgomery Ward's Phonograph Records Department

Date: 01 07 1944
Description: Elevated view of the interior of the Montgomery Ward Company phonograph record department, 215 State Street.

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