Dear Mariam:This would not be the same Higbee Company; the store did not have branches outside of Ohio.Many stores had the same names; right in this site are two Stewart's; There were many Kaufmann's, Boston Stores, etc., so the charming store you describe must have been a local company whose founder shared the same name with the namesake of the famous Cleveland department store.Bruce. Arent those wonderful memories that we have? Does anyone have any information on the Christmas window display that was in the movie "a Christmas story" that had a santa that stood about 4 foot tall, had a list of names and a moving arm. I have a beautiful anniversary pendant that belonged to my grandmother. Mix together the dressing ingredients and set aside. Its good to know the history of my city tho. Hudson's Department Store in Detroit. Robert, I worked at Higbees from 1974 to 1977 in the credit collection department. It now houses the casino. In fact, the stand claimed that Higbee's actually stole their recipe. I worked at Higbee's at Rolling Acres mall in the late eighties early nineties. I grew up in Cleveland, useta catch the bus to the rapid all the way downtown..this was around 1987,that corner where east 4th and public square[Higbee building]was like a dream to a kid..all the lights,all the people,the hugh mall,man ny memories are so fond of that place..the Higbee store was like a mall in itself with all the levels,it was amazing.. We would get on the Rapid at Green Road, 23 minutes we were up from the train area and into Higbees. 1055 Trumbull St. Detroit, MI 48216. We also had the Party shop on the 5th floor next to the Ladies Lounge. You can find all the contact information (phone #, etc.) Each notch represented a store that would honor that charge. "At the least, this store was immortalized in the classic film "A Christmas Story." I also was associate editor for the News and Views magazine and interviewed many Higeeeites and execs. The pendant is 12K gold with an "H" in the middle. "Higbee Company Department Store", is the name of a Facebook group page. I remember the amazing late 60s/ early 70s ad campaign that was very psychedelic! Any vintage Christmas items as well. I was the but trying to remember all.. Fill greased muffin pans two-thirds full. Six cups diced iceberg lettuce 4 ounces julienned cooked ham 4 ounces julienned cooked turkey or chicken 4 ounces julienned Swiss cheese 4 teaspoons chopped sweet pickle. Shillito's and Pogues department stores where all the ladies lunched. 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. Mix with one cup of classic Maurice dressing and place in a bowl lined with lettuce leaves. Large cities with renowned department stores invariably opened satellites in suburban shopping malls, and Higbees was no exception. I would like an idea of its value; it is for sale. 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. Macy's doesn't compare for me!) i just discovered some in my late father's things. Are there pictures of the events. Change). I remember meeting different people that were in sales for other companies. 12 fluid ounce Marketplace Maurice Salad Dressing . Prior to that it was empty for maybe 10 years and a Dillard's before that. I think there is a video of them on YouTube.PS: The buttons were Otis Lexan fixtures. Taste Would you possibly remember his name? trying to locate the former buyer of womans jr apparel former Miss Pat Potras can you help. Also have fond memories of my elderly Italian Grandma from Lakewood who called it "Hig-A-Bee's" (and Charg-A plate). Much appreciate! It is a beautiful machine stitched picture of several horses and the information on the back says that it was made on silk using an old Wheeler Wilson sewing machine. I worked out of Higbee's Kitchen Design Center (aka The Foster Company, and later The William Purdy Company) in the 1970' and 1980's. I'm sure every town has that story to tell like I did. The building is still charming! After my training at the Joseph Horne Company in Pittsburgh, I took a job as a dress buyer at Higbees in 1972. Rich or Poor! I'm a little disappointed that you failed to list the "Basement Store" in floor listing. Divide the lettuce among plates, top with salad and garnish each plate with 2 olives. Beautiful workman ship in these Maple dressers my guess is from the late 50's early 60's. My mouth literally dropped. I have VERY, VERY fond memories of spending my Saturdays at Hudson's. Dave experienced tons of added reporting pressures during them, but much more so, loved their air of excitement. Iam trying to find the value of this. While the potatoes are steamed, mix the vinegar with scallions, salt and pepper. campbell's chicken noodle soup tastes different Thanks again for reading, and for sharing your memories! The on-line museum of North America's independent department stores. Whisk in the mayonnaise, parsley and egg, then season with salt and pepper to taste. "If you haven't seen Higbee's today, you haven't seen Higbee's!" The Children's Party Luncheon (85 cents) consisted of "Creamed chicken, mashed potatoes, fresh peas and carrots, a teeny tiny whole loaf of bread with butter, a pot of cool cocoa and for dessert an ice cream cake with three candles." I worked in Billing Adjustments during the same time and my mom was manager of Accounts Receivable. Moved on to work with Jim Murphyin Blouses and sportswear..as an assistant to him with offices way upthe wonderful elevators, the day after Thanksgiving when the red velvet ropes were on the first floor and the doors opened and the shoppers came in. Directions To make the dressing: whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, onion juice, sugar, Dijon, and dry mustard together. They had all sorts of things on the menu but one of their most popular was their tea sandwich plate. Funny how common the name Helen once was, that I had two so-named aunts! Thanks for the memories! I had that same feeling years back when I discovered an Oscar-winning animated short film made by a bunch of French guys used a logo that once belong to a local defunct supermarket chain in Toledo among a sea of other logos in their otherwise spoof parody of Hollywood cinema, entitled "Logorama".https://vimeo.com/10149605The logo in question was that of "Food Town Supermarkets", which sadly got sold to the Grand Rapids-based Spartan Food Stores and eventually closed due to mismanagement. I have an excellent condition Twigbee Bear complete with hat and scarf. The Silver Grille's Maurice Salad The Midlife Second Wife. There were human operators back then wearing uniforms and white gloves. . Thanks for the memories. It was an irreplaceable experience. It was sad to see Dillard's basically ruin the downtown store with its consolidation of space. It's great for meal prep! In Detroit, there is nothing left. Thanks for the memories! I was born in the inner city but that was the magic and fun about going"downtown" there was something for everyone! In a large bowl, combine the ham, turkey, cheese and pickles and toss lightly. View Recipe. It has a sapphire in the middle, with 2 diamonds on either side (25 years). Le Petit Zinc, located in Corktown, is French slang for "local bar," and offers more upscale salads . Grease 2 (1 dozen) muffin pans. Thank you. Anyway to research the artist or value? The first recipe I turned to, for Maurice Salad, had become a longstanding favorite of mine long after I outgrew the creamed chicken, which arrived in its own cardboard oven. Divide lettuce among chilled plates, top with salad. 4 ounces julienned Swiss cheese I remember the dark paneling and high ceiling in Dad's office on the 9th floor. The restaurant was on the first floor of a hotel in downtown Pittsburg. It had it own management and buying team under the direction of Willaim,Bill,Savage; Mario Nolfi and Ruth Wobolt. I miss going into the store and riding the old escalators or the elevators. Remember the old express elevators that went directly to the 10th floor? 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. I still have my dads' coat that he bought from there. Talavera is very expensive Mexican tile and pottery. That was the case with this salad recipe from Hudson's in Detroit. Share them in the comments section below! 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. I worked at the Parmatown store from 1988 until they closed their doors in 2000, I believe. And dessert was an ice cream something. I think the casino still would have looked amazaing with the old Higbee's interior. For some reason the name Maurice popped into my head and little searching brought me here. They would sew inside the coat the name of company saying tailored for that persons name inside. The casino has actually done some construction to re-create some of the older stylings of Higbee's. The Silver Grille's Maurice Salad with Classic Maurice Dressing Adapted from The Silver Grille: Memories and Recipes. Not sure, I was a small child then. The Silver Grilles Maurice Salad with Classic Maurice Dressing I have been able to find only one other copy in the Cleveland Public Library. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), My Right Eye: A Medical Memoir by Marci Rich, Darryle Pollack: I Never Signed Up For This, Hi there! 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. I am trying to ascertain the origin and value. 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 still remember pulling out the tiny pots of delicious creamed chicken, peas, applesauce, and mashed potatoes. I had this for lunch, but it would make a great dinner. Yes I miss the store and the people. I wish my town had something similar for the department stores we once had downtown. They didn't even change the name for the movie, as a thank you to the store for allowing them to shoot there (and to build that big Santa slide thing). My sister studied at The Darvas School of Design and she [12 years older] would make sister dresses we modeled on the runway. It was a great store and the comparable stores I saw in other cities rarely came close in terms of service, presentation and upkeep of the store. This Maurice salad tastes similar to the one served at a popular downtown Detroit restaurant. It was merely an oversight. I used to go for lunch with my mother all the time. DO you know if anyone has any of the old dishes from the Silver Grille or a small wooden hutch they used to serve meals to children, with candlesglass chicken with removable top? Dillard has never done well N of the Mason-Dixon line. As teenagers, we would dress up and wear our high heels downtown; ended up riding the wooden escalators because the heel would fit into the slats and we could rest our feet. Dear Connie:Truly beautiful and meaningful memories. Thank you for your sightI found you through Google trying to see what had happened to the Higbee Company. 1/3 cup sour cream. Excellent condition!! The creamed chicken was my favorite! 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. The Silver Grille underwent an award-winning restoration in 2002 by the Ritz-Carlton Cleveland. Below the handle is paintedthe name of HIGBEE'S in the same blue, so it is original to the piece. My dad was operations VP from 1959-1970. Great place to grow up and work. and we'd get Maurice Salad! It has iceberg lettuce, Swiss cheese, ham, turkey, pickles, and a creamy dressing. The store had so many opportunities for its staff to learn all the retail functions. I worked downtown and Midway early 70's. Heritage Cheese Spread - Schuler's Restaurant - Marshall. I worked in downtown Cleveland for 14 years through the 60's and into the 70's. Six cups diced iceberg lettuce (Former Warner Theater) Reminds me of the old display windows of the McKelvey's/Higbees Store. stores in American and would like to include their restaurants, signature dishes and recipes. This morning i stopped at a body shop to have work done on my car and the guy had a Higbee's trailer in his driveway! I should tell you one of mine sometime. I have an old picture with The Higher Company Cleveland Picture Gallery No. Stir in parsley. When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. It was fabulous, especially to a little girl. Stamps and coins4th floor around the corner from the "notions" department, I am going to do some research and see if my Grandma Cecilia Higbee is related.. my sister just mailed me a English Pewter mug made in Sheffield England that says.. largest sales increase Higbee's Anniversary Sale Fall 1966 .. would love more info on this sale and mug if you have it. I work at the Cleveland History Center (a part of the Western Reserve Historical Society), and our website is www.wrhs.org. I assembled the pot pies in the 80's at the Westwood room and I we used pie crust tops brushed with egg. Trivia question: Does anybody remember the black and amber buttons on all the Otis elevators? Chop the salad, turkey breast and swiss cheese. The time was between summer of 1986 and Fall 1987.Does anyone know who made this jewelry designer? The memory has always been with me. There is a cardboard stove in the Twigbee Shop in Tower City in downtown Cleveland. Though I remember this very clearly I find it hard to believe anyone, even Higbee's, would go to that much trouble for a child's lunch. Frostys were thick milk shakes served in a slim glass with no straw. By the time Dillard's closed, it was nearly identical to the suburban flagship in Beachwood. But during the holiday season they display scenes from the Christmas Story movie in the windows. Blend lemon juice, vinegar, salt, mustard, dry mustard, onion puree and sugar until dissolved. Of course I suppose I forget most of it given my age, and only go by what my mom probably has told me of those stores. In a large bowl, combine the ham, turkey, cheese and pickles and toss lightly. Wendy's, Pierre's, et al) at . Accessible only by employee elevators. I'm sure for a generation of Clevelanders too young to know of Higbee's at all, it's inclusion in a popular holiday classic is probably their only known window to the history of their city. And of course every Christmas season we had to check out the store windows and visit Santa. Maybe it opened prior to the mall? Egg Salad Recipe with the Best Dressing The easiest Egg Salad Recipe. Mom thought this salad was a real bonus for the cook since it must be made the night before. To make salad, pile lettuce on a plate. They would get all over your nose, but what a treat. Store president J.P. Murphy, a genial and loveable Irishman would frequently eat there as well; and he seemed to know every employee by name. In the early 70's Higbees did a huge campaign on imported goods from all over the world. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. The operator would call out "6th floor; linens, bath shop, lamps" Those were the dayswhere has it all gone?Caroline in South Carolina, but still a Clevelander at heart, I worked at Higbee's downtown from 1958 to 1963 and it was indeed a magical place. Toss together with the dressing. Beat eggs in a small bowl and add milk to eggs. And we went to see Santa there every year. At that time you had to turn on one switch, then another to get the organ running. Fans of A Christmas Story, filmed primarily in Cleveland, will remember Higbees; its iconic display windows feature prominently in the film and contained Ralphies holy grailthe Red Ryder BB gun. Classic Salad from J.L. 1 Head iceberg lettuce lettuce-shredded Combine the 6 dressing ingredients and stir to dissolve the sugar. YUMMY and I missed it before..55555..FFF groupies! Lunch was better than seeing Santa because of the little metal stove. We appeared in the employee shows produced by John Bohn and also sang in the Christmas Carole chorus on the steps right next to my department. Enjoy. 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, to taste . 2726. Gave this book to my 98 year old mom for Christmas, and she took a wonderful trip down memory lane. Check in the Cleveland area.-Bruce, I have a bedroom set that has been passed down to me from my aunt. directions To make the dressing combine vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and mustards. You might be thinking of your moms sister Helen. The wooden escalators that were originally installed in the building ran from the basement to the 7th floor furniture department. Does anyone remember who worked in the kitchen of Silver Grille downtown in 1998?? I will always have fond memories of this place. Thank you.Jim Harrigan. Combine the ham, turkey, cheese and pickles together in a large bowl. I was not aware of his one. The former Horne's store in the mall is now Dillard's Home. I can't tell you how many clothes I bought there. Oh, now I remember the chopped salad in Cincinnati that was close to this and it was yummy. My cousin also remembers a little wooden buffet, Thanks again. 1 hard cooked egg, diced salt to taste Salad Ingredients: 14 Oz ham, cut into strips 14 oz turkey, cut into strips 14 oz swiss cheese, cut into strips 1/2 Cup slivered sweet gherkin pickles 1 Head iceberg lettuce lettuce-shredded How to make it Combine the 6 dressing ingredients and stir to dissolve the sugar. Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella. Toss together with the dressing. Menu and prices may vary by location, check with your local GT Pie Shop for item availability. . The building still stands and has some beautiful wood paneled rooms upstairs that were used for meetings a long time ago. Higbee's benefited from the sad demise of Halle's but not enough to remain independent or at least attract a buyer more thoughtful than Dillard and DeBartolo. tsp prepared yellow mustard. Can anyone tell me anything about the artist of painting my phone number is 6789233295 e-mail dj0654714 @yahoo.com name doug jones thanks. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Kevin L. 138 232 Follow Collection Embed Collection Report Collection 4 Places Sort by Recently Added Chapman's Mill Restaurant and Bar 23 reviews $$ American (Traditional) Rochester, MI Women would all get dressed up then. Thank you. I recall a candle in it. One hard-boiled egg, chopped I also found a picture that appears from late 60s of the resturant that was on the first floor that had sunken floors that was below the sales floorI dont remember that from when I was litte but I do have a picture of it that I found when I was walking around and the fixture sales person let me have it. My bedroom set is from Higbee downtown Cleveland. Combine salad ingredients with the dressing and mix. I'm in my 60's now, but can still remember back in the mid '50's when we went on our annual visit to see Santa and had lunch in the Silver Grille. I am looking to get a picture of the stove you got when you went to higbees at Christmas time to have lunch. Worked there also. Stir in melted butter. I found a pewter stein that says, Highest Corporate Sales IncreaseHigbee'sDaisy SaleSpring 1969It's was fun to find. The Best ever! I worked at Beachwood Place Mall as well as the downtown location. We later took our son to Santa's Shop so that he could do his Christmas shopping all by himself. I remember the cupboard with the creamed chicken in a milk glass hen and mashed potatoes. James A. Toman, publisher of Cleveland Landmarks Press, tells me that they are reissuing all of the previously published Silver Grille recipes in a new volume, Recipes from the Silver Grille. The family simply couldn't control her! I have a 100% Silk plaid suit jacket from Austin Reed London-England expressly for The HIGBEE Company Cleveland. When I moved to NYC, I was hired immediately by Macy's. Anyone have a photo of one or have one in their possession? What a fun mix! For more great memories of Cleveland's dept. There were also green peas. The remaining 50% was purchased in 1992 and the store name plate was changed from Higbee's to Dillard's. 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. 4 cups flour. crowley's ridge major industries; sleeping beauty creepy; sandra from superstore; massage schools omaha; income based apartments dothan, al; pirelli calendar 2010; sebaceous adenitis oil treatment; whataburger employee handbook 2020; police helicopter ballarat; bird biting other birds feet; explain why serious case reviews are required Ham, turkey, Swiss cheese and sweet gherkins piled on top of. It is small, silver on one side and on the other is handwritten. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. It had operated as McKelveys until 1973, having been purchased by Higbee's in the late 1960's. It had a beautiful arcade of display windows from the 1930's, polished black granite, revolving doors and all of the trappings of a downtown store. Credit and collection people get a bad rap but we really helped bring in the outstanding money. (My husband has fond Maurice Salad @ Hudson's memories, too! Maube one day we can have a former Higbee employee day and go to the Casino and relive old times. Add parsley and egg; mix well. Im looking for TalaverT pottery with the name Higbees on the side and was wondering if anyone knew its history. Add remaining dressing ingredients and mix well. The Great Lakes Mall stores were left neglected and shabby until a recent remodel. My former husband and I would take trips to the "Downtown" Store as an adventure the first time as newly weds at Christmas time. As well as the Hot Brownmy favorite part of visiting while Dad was with the Red's. Chill dressing. Arrange a bed of lettuce on each plate. The creamed chicken used to come in a wooden stove with a glass chicken dish. I happened to come across this site by accident trying to recall the store directory of Higbee's on Public Square. In the late 40's and early 50's my mother and I used to take the Blue Line Rapid Transit to the Union Terminal Tower. Hello,Do you have, can you obtain or do you know of anyone who has photos of the Susan Ives stores in malls during the late 1960's to early 1970's? (So, for that matter, is Waldens.) 2. I was employed from 1979 to 1989. The sturdy but elegant Higbee building still stands kitty-corner to the landmark Terminal Tower on Public Square (flanked, on the towers other side, by the Ritz-Carlton Hotel). Pairs well with our Macy's select pinot noir. Also use to get the chocolate like malt in basement for 10 cents just under the elevator stairs that went to basement. So many people refer to WOODEN escalators at Hibgee's, but the main bank of escalators that virtually all shoppers used to travel from floor 1 to floor 12 were modern stainless steel with narrow grooves, just as are used to this day.