He was the Cosmetic Buyer when I was an Assistant Buyer from 1970-1971? Mix well. My dad was operations VP from 1959-1970. She worked at Higbees for many, many years. I'm saving it. They then vacated the building to make room for the casino which took up about 3 full floors. I have a silver bracelet in the original "The Higbee CO. Jewelers" box. Beat eggs in a small bowl and add milk to eggs. The Silver Grille was serving those cardboard stove lunches for the kids since the 1950s. Any help on a pix of that luncheon stove would be appreciated.Cindy in Kansas. Early chef salad recipes often cited French or Thousand Island as the dressing of choice. Some of the dishes I remember are the Glace sauce with the Glass menagerie, the Reuban, The Higbee Muffins, Rarebit sauce, Cobb salads. My father worked downtown from the time I was in kindergarten until I graduated from college! I plan to add a brief history of each store at some point, which will give an idea when they closed. I was a budding organist at that time and Higbees had Hammond organs that you could sit down and try out. You had to hold the glass to your mouth and sort of suck it out. Drizzle with dressing. Worked there also. Toss together with the dressing. I found a pewter stein that says, Highest Corporate Sales IncreaseHigbee'sDaisy SaleSpring 1969It's was fun to find. Haven't seen it since. Fresh, healthy and protein packed! I remember he was 18 and I believe he was in the military. Boil macaroni and cheese until tender. Wiley Jr High was right near it as many times on visits back to Cleveland, we attended Saturday afternoon kiddie plays there.My Pittsburgh memories are of stores like Kaufmann's (owned by the May Company), Joseph Horne's and Gimbels. It's nice to know they acknowledge that every year this way. It is typically topped with dried cherries, blue cheese, and a vinaigrette dressing. thanks. . I have been able to find only one other copy in the Cleveland Public Library. I miss going into the store and riding the old escalators or the elevators. Also some of the elevator lobby at Christmas time 1989, I was hoping you might be able to assist me, my mother had a Mandel Brothers Hutch and some other furniture from this retailer and its been in the family for 70+ Years. Talavera is very expensive Mexican tile and pottery. One of my tax coworkers, David H. Neff (Dave) told me how he had worked for years as an Accounting Manager at Higbee's, in the Downtown Cleveland Store. A very unique vintage piece. The salad itself featured unique flavors from sweet Gherkin and olives which married perfectly with the dressing. 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There was so much energy in the merchandise department. To this day I still go back daydreaming of those wonderful trips to the Higbee Store.I worked at the company when they filmed the movie and the employees served as extras. A recipe former Silver Grill employee devised this recipe. Dressing: 1 cup mayonnaise 3 to 4 tablespoons vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil or corn oil 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped chives, fresh or frozen. A few of them are still with us, and provide an interesting connection to North America's retail past. teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly ground, to taste . Hi Laura! You can imagine the sheer amount of information on this web site makes it a little difficult to manage - but I will fix it when I have time (It's a labor of love and I am recovering from surgery on my neck)Thanks for pointing it out and especially thanks for such comments from someone who obviously knew the great store well.-Bruce. They had great blueberry muffins too. I was a picky eater but tried my hardest as dessert (if I ate enough) was an ice cream ball which sported a figurine of the top half of a princess so the ice cream was her ballgown skirt. I live in Phoenix, AZ, now - but I will always miss my hometown. - Bruce. It later became Hower's Department store. Spoon macaroni mixture into pan. Thanks. Westgate Mall was closed in 2004 and demolished not too long afterward once the new Great Northern Dillards opened in March, 2003. He lived in Shaker Heights back then. A summer treat was getting dressed up and taking the bus downtown with my mom, aunt and cousin, to spend the day shopping at all the department stores and lunch at the Silver Grille, of course the highlight was the stove and cupboard. Feel free to contact me. Hello! Aside from Detroit losing most of it's legacy like that, I suppose I ought to be happy the Lasalle building is being used at all (as fancy lofty-style apartments), I noticed they still have the bank of elevators on one side of the place, though I'm sure they only keep a couple operating anyway. i just discovered some in my late father's things. This is one great salad! The Euclid Square store is still open as a Dillard's Outlet store. The casino has actually done some construction to re-create some of the older stylings of Higbee's. Not sure, I was a small child then. Hello world! After Dillards closed the store it was still open for a week or two to sell the store fixtures and had free range to walk aroundI went in back areas and was able to see signs still markewd on the wall that said Higbees and remembered memories of going there when I was young with my mother. Thanks for the memories! Along with it's own advertising department. Wondered if there is a museum to donate some gems like this purse, Local history museums will often take this sort of thing. I worked several Christmases and a summer at Higbee's main store. Anybody know where Jim Hartung landed? I remember that in the 50s. 3 cups diced or pulled chicken3/4 cup fresh or frozen peas1 cup fresh or frozen carrotsPie crust dough orcpuff pastry to cover top. I worked on the dock, I still have my blue uniform shirts with an H and Higbee's embroidered on them. Anonymous July 14, 2915 mentioned the Frosty Bar in the basement. I worked in Girls 7-14. Would you possibly remember his name? Advertising on Group Recipes is sold by SheKnows.com. Thank you so much for your time.Theresa, i have a picture of a tree made of black and white maybe ink cant read artist but can read 44 maybe year, on back has The Higbee Co cleveland picture gallery No 18425 anyone know anything i have a picture of a tree maybe done in ink black and white. It was one of my favourite places to go. i cant believe no ones mentioned the cardboard stoves with the kids menu on the back! The service in the Men's Store (Prospect Level) was second to none and when you bought a suit, the tailors really took their time to make sure that it fit and looked it's best. 13. That is rather interesting if they are at all, let alone who might own those negs. Hello! And while this wasn't part of Higbee's, I remember a narrow Planter's Peanut Store on the Public Square to the right of the main entrance of the Union Terminal Tower. Start browsing till you find something. There were also green peas. I went thru the buyer training program in downtown Cleveland and became a buyer in the above Budget Store in 1965 to 1970. stores, get a copy of the book "Cleveland's Department Stores" by Christopher Faircloth (Arcadia Publishing). . Thank you for printing the Directory of the old Higbee's Department Store. So I am mystified by all the false memories of wooden escalators in Higbee's.Here's the proof that modern metal ones were installed on floors 1-12 in 1956:http://images.ulib.csuohio.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/press/id/263/rec/104May Co. is the only major downtown store that kept wooden escalators, and that is what most people must be remembering. Excellent condition.Selling for $2000.00 (pick up in VT)Contact Mari at 8022961696. The newer escalators were installed where a second elevator system had been located as built during the original construction. The classic Holiday windows.like no otherthe rapid transit bringing people in. and the stop ..always in the 'basement' to get a Frosty.i can still see it thereand the talking wooden escalator.I have fashion shots that were in the newspaper ..i.e.I was feeding seals from Sea World from a miniature Sea World, part Of OhioRama on the 10thfloor..Nothing but memories from a great Department store.and dont forget a Grant's hotdog.from down the streethard to imagine Higbee's as a casino. We never missed the Friday after Thanksgiving, when she took my brother & me to see Santa and eat at the Silver Grille. Combine butter and glour over low heat until it bubbles, slowly add water until mixture is smooth, add the remaining ingredients and whip until smooth. Most stores are converted to national nameplates, and definitely not the same as in their hay-day, even if the buildings still exist. Main Menu Loved Higbee's and the square. Menu and prices may vary by location, check with your local GT Pie Shop for item availability. Good times!! All items will remain in the ownership of the donor and returned when requested. Merry Christmas! 1055 Trumbull St. Detroit, MI 48216. My mom always took my brother and me, and my aunt brought my cousin, and we had lunch at the Silver Grille downtown and thought we were the most special kids in the world. Any idea if it would be of use to anyone in a museum or collector? Interestingly, there is no one alive to remember that as a department store.Kidding aside, there is my book "Toledo's 3 Ls"- Bruce. Money was limited back then and as much as I begged there was never a 2nd one, I really enjoyed the flavor, does anyone remember what it was? http://weberscustard.com/the-famed-frosted-malt/. And it came with jello and cookies for dessert. As to the chandeliers, I understood that Forest City was very protective of those and had concerns about Dillards care of them. Toss together with the dressing. Post a link to another recipe or group by pasting the url into the box where you want it to show up. Names I recall are Jim Vadis, Mario Nolfi, and Sue Guyer. How old is it?email me at quirk29@hotmail.com, Does anyone have any memories or pictures of what children could get at the Tea Room in Higbees downtown store? We would eat lunch at the Silver Grill in Higbee's. Thanks in advance to anyone who knows anything about it. To make salad, pile lettuce on a plate. Le Petit Zinc, located in Corktown, is French slang for "local bar," and offers more upscale salads . Heritage Cheese Spread - Schuler's Restaurant - Marshall. Annie Maier--- I worked at Higbee's in 1967 through 1973. Used with permission. FOR THE DRESSING (makes one cup): One cup mayonnaise One hard-boiled egg, chopped Two tablespoons chopped parsley One teaspoon vinegar Combine salad ingredients with the dressing and mix. Dad Jokes To Keep the Whole Family Laughing. I am looking for my drum teacher who gave lessons at Higbee's downtown Cleveland.It was October of 1965 and he was 18 and I believe he was in the military. Credit and collection people get a bad rap but we really helped bring in the outstanding money. The Dillard's store at Great Lakes Mall is also still open as they have two facilities there after Dillard's took over Joseph Horne's. In a large bowl, combine the ham, turkey, cheese and pickles and toss lightly. I worked at Beachwood Place Mall as well as the downtown location. Whisk until sugar dissolves. It became a family. Bake for 30 minutes, then top with remaining cheese and parsley. I was wondering if anyone knew of Darvis Fashion School as I have a class ring from 1930..I have found very little information but, thought surely someone here would know about this school..Any information will be greatly appreciated..Thank you.. Wonderful memories here! One cup mayonnaise (LogOut/ My Aunt Mary Szekely made all the tickets for the merchadise on the 11th floor.I started working there when I was 16..1966. Christmas time was amazing, and for children the Twigbee Shop, riding the escalators & elevators but as a child my most cherished memory was down in the basement where they had the frosty bar. Change). Some of this art deco granite trim was removed and has been re-used for the renovation of the box office at the Deyor Performing Arts Center down the street from the Higbee's location. Do you know of the location (if not I can check the newspapers)within the downtown store? The store had so many opportunities for its staff to learn all the retail functions. As I recall there was also some warehouse/storage space up there. Higbees was one of the late, great urban department stores, where you could get your nails done, buy furniture, browse through books and greeting cards, try on dresses, andoh yeshave lunch. I am looking to get a picture of the stove you got when you went to higbees at Christmas time to have lunch. Earlier this year tea friend Phyllis in Michigan recalled that Hudson's was known for its Maurice Salad. The Chandeliers are on the eleventh floor hung on racks made of 2x4's under plastic tarps. Although, the Hotel Metropole, which was once Mabley & Co., one of Detroit's biggest stores in the 19th century, is being renovated as office space for Bedrock Development. I have a picture taken with him when I was 5 years old. Favorite Recipes from Higbee's Silver Grille $16.50 Back in print! Ed Wolf. Rich or Poor! The grand old store is now home to the Horseshoe Casino, and has been for exactly one year to the day that Im posting this.