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- 14 Mar 2007 01:29
- Forum: History: Department Store Chains
- Topic: BULLOCKS--Southern California
- Replies: 24
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- 11 Mar 2007 05:29
- Forum: History: Department Store Chains
- Topic: BULLOCKS--Southern California
- Replies: 24
- Views: 19354
IMHO, in their heyday, Bullock's was the chain that epitomized Southern California department stores. Classy, stylish, and always in good taste, their stores were beautifully designed, meticulously maintained, and expertly staffed. They had classic 'tea rooms' where Madame would meet friends for lun...
- 11 Mar 2007 03:02
- Forum: History: Department Store Chains
- Topic: Those Department Store "Bells"
- Replies: 10
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- 24 Feb 2007 11:21
- Forum: History: Department Store Chains
- Topic: Those Department Store "Bells"
- Replies: 10
- Views: 25220
In 1977, when I first went to work at Liberty House in downtown San Francisco, I 'floated' throughout the store, working one day a week on the switchboard. Groceteria is correct about the bells being used to page executives. The store manager was '1', low-level managers had 'longer' numbers. Sitting...
- 23 Feb 2007 04:09
- Forum: History: USA California
- Topic: San Bruno, CA: Former Lucky and Safeway
- Replies: 11
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- 23 Feb 2007 03:47
- Forum: History: USA California
- Topic: QFI
- Replies: 18
- Views: 15758
Loved the photo of the Broadway Market store! I grew up in Millbrae (1964-1977) and only knew of it as a QFI. Judging from the photos, I would guess it opened in the early 1950's. I also fondly remember the SSF store with its cool slanty-overhang entrances. There was a new QFI in the new Serramonte ...