These 8 Photos Show Cleveland's Department Stores At The Height Of The Downtown Shopping Scene
By Nikki Rhoades|Published July 14, 2020
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
Do you remember the good old days, when you’d go into Downtown Cleveland to go to the department stores? Do you remember the window displays, and seeing local icons like Mr. Jingeling? The glory days of shopping downtown may be gone, but the Cleveland department stores have come to be cemented in our local identity. Longing for a bit of nostalgia? You’ll feel like you’re back in the good old days through these photos:
The many Cleveland department stores of yesteryear may be gone without a trace, but they’re cemented into local hearts. We’ll never forget the thrill of going downtown to go shopping… there really wasn’t anything quite like it!
Want to explore the heart of Old Cleveland a bit more? Treat yourself to a trip to Severance Hall!
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