Description: Ed Sullivan, sportscaster and TV variety show host; Pat Gleba, TV personality appearing on Look to Lazarus show; and Robert Lazarus, Sr. of The F. & R. Lazarus Company, 1951. Between 1851 and 1965, the F & R Lazarus Company retail store dominated the trade and physical landscape of Columbus. The company rose from its early years as a men's clothier in a 20 x 40 foot room downtown, to its position by 1965 as a member of the largest department store chain, Federated Department Stores. Lazarus' growth reflects that of the capital city; from small beginnings through a "golden age" of downtown development, and eventually branching out into the surrounding countryside. In 2003, the Lazarus Company was incorporated with Macy's, a member of the Federated Department stores, and is no longer in existence. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL04375
Subjects: Lazarus Department Store; Businesses; The F. & R. Lazarus Company (Columbus, Ohio);
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of Ralph Lazarus (1852-1903) and Fred Lazarus, Sr. (1850-1917) of The F. & R. Lazarus Company, ca. 1890. Between 1851 and 1965, the F & R Lazarus Company retail store dominated the trade and physical landscape of Columbus. The company rose from its early years as a men's clothier in a 20 x 40 foot room downtown, to its position by 1965 as a member of the largest department store chain, Federated Department Stores. Lazarus' growth reflects that of the capital city; from small beginnings through a "golden age" of downtown development, and eventually branching out into the surrounding countryside. In 2003, the Lazarus Company was incorporated with Macy's, a member of the Federated Department stores, and is no longer in existence. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL04369
Subjects: Lazarus Department Store; Businesses; The F. & R. Lazarus Company (Columbus, Ohio);
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of the F. & R. Lazarus Company building, located at the intersection of South High and West Town Streets, Columbus, ca. 1913. The store's tower had 800 electric lights and its bell weighed 1,000 pounds. Between 1851 and 1965, the F & R Lazarus Company retail store dominated the trade and physical landscape of Columbus. The company rose from its early years as a men's clothier in a 20 x 40 foot room downtown, to its position by 1965 as a member of the largest department store chain, Federated Department Stores. Lazarus' growth reflects that of the capital city; from small beginnings through a "golden age" of downtown development, and eventually branching out into the surrounding countryside. In 2003, the Lazarus Company was incorporated with Macy's, a member of the Federated Department stores, and is no longer in existence. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03469
Subjects: The F. & R. Lazarus Company (Columbus, Ohio); Ohio Economy--Economy--Business
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Employee clinic at the F. & R. Lazarus Company, located on the second floor of the building at South Front and West State Streets, 1948-1950. Between 1851 and 1965, the F & R Lazarus Company retail store dominated the trade and physical landscape of Columbus. The company rose from its early years as a men's clothier in a 20 x 40 foot room downtown, to its position by 1965 as a member of the largest department store chain, Federated Department Stores. Lazarus' growth reflects that of the capital city; from small beginnings through a "golden age" of downtown development, and eventually branching out into the surrounding countryside. In 2003, the Lazarus Company was incorporated with Macy's, a member of the Federated Department stores, and is no longer in existence. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL04402
Subjects: The F. & R. Lazarus Company (Columbus, Ohio); Other--Health Care
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of a woman using "U-Ask-It," the F. & R. Lazarus Company's instant information and directions service, ca. 1950. Between 1851 and 1965, the F & R Lazarus Company retail store dominated the trade and physical landscape of Columbus. The company rose from its early years as a men's clothier in a 20 x 40 foot room downtown, to its position by 1965 as a member of the largest department store chain, Federated Department Stores. Lazarus' growth reflects that of the capital city; from small beginnings through a "golden age" of downtown development, and eventually branching out into the surrounding countryside. In 2003, the Lazarus Company was incorporated with Macy's, a member of the Federated Department stores, and is no longer in existence. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL04416
Subjects: The F. & R. Lazarus Company (Columbus, Ohio); Ohio Economy--Economy--Business
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of trucks and vans in The F. & R. Lazarus Company fleet, ca. 1940-1949. Between 1851 and 1965, the F & R Lazarus Company retail store dominated the trade and physical landscape of Columbus. The company rose from its early years as a men's clothier in a 20 x 40 foot room downtown, to its position by 1965 as a member of the largest department store chain, Federated Department Stores. Lazarus' growth reflects that of the capital city; from small beginnings through a "golden age" of downtown development, and eventually branching out into the surrounding countryside. In 2003, the Lazarus Company was incorporated with Macy's, a member of the Federated Department stores, and is no longer in existence. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL04436
Subjects: Trucks; The F. & R. Lazarus Company (Columbus, Ohio); Businesses;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of musical instruments for sale at The F. & R. Lazarus Company, on the first floor of the South Front and West State Streets building, ca. 1958-1959. Between 1851 and 1965, the F & R Lazarus Company retail store dominated the trade and physical landscape of Columbus. The company rose from its early years as a men's clothier in a 20 x 40 foot room downtown, to its position by 1965 as a member of the largest department store chain, Federated Department Stores. Lazarus' growth reflects that of the capital city; from small beginnings through a "golden age" of downtown development, and eventually branching out into the surrounding countryside. In 2003, the Lazarus Company was incorporated with Macy's, a member of the Federated Department stores, and is no longer in existence. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL04449
Subjects: Musical instruments; The F. & R. Lazarus Company (Columbus, Ohio); Ohio Economy--Economy--Business
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A window diorama at the F. & R. Lazarus Company depicting soldiers returning from the Spanish-American War in 1898. In honor of the Gallant Fourth regiment, which included three Lazarus associates, Lazarus staged a parade down High Street headed by Ralph Lazarus and the Springfield Cadet Band. 150 Lazarus associates marched and 10,000 central Ohioans cheered. This display ran from February 12-18, 1951. Simon Lazarus founded the F & R Lazarus & Company in Columbus, Ohio, in 1851. In 2003, after a successful century and a half, the Lazarus Company was incorporated with Macy's, a member of the Federated Department stores. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL04389
Subjects: Spanish-American War, 1898; Lazarus Department Store; Ohio History--Military Ohio; Businesses; The F. & R. Lazarus Company (Columbus, Ohio);
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of a crowd on sidewalk looking at the "Santa's Christmas Circus" window display at the F. & R. Lazarus Company, on the corner of West Town and South High Streets, ca. 1950-1959. Between 1851 and 1965, the F & R Lazarus Company retail store dominated the trade and physical landscape of Columbus. The company rose from its early years as a men's clothier in a 20 x 40 foot room downtown, to its position by 1965 as a member of the largest department store chain, Federated Department Stores. Lazarus' growth reflects that of the capital city; from small beginnings through a "golden age" of downtown development, and eventually branching out into the surrounding countryside. In 2003, the Lazarus Company was incorporated with Macy's, a member of the Federated Department stores, and is no longer in existence. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL04391
Subjects: The F. & R. Lazarus Company (Columbus, Ohio); Lazarus Department Store; Ohio Economy--Economy--Business; Christmas
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This teacher's discount card for the F. & R. Lazarus department store was issued to Delphine (Della) Trout of Bremen, Ohio, around 1897. Between 1851 and 1965, the F & R Lazarus Company retail store dominated the trade and physical landscape of Columbus. The company rose from its early years as a men's clothier in a 20 x 40 foot room downtown, to its position by 1965 as a member of the largest department store chain, Federated Department Stores. Lazarus' growth reflects that of the capital city; from small beginnings through a "golden age" of downtown development, and eventually branching out into the surrounding countryside. In 2003, the Lazarus Company was incorporated with Macy's, a member of the Federated Department stores, and is no longer in existence. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: Om3345_5987215_001
Subjects: Education; Businesses; The F. & R. Lazarus Company (Columbus, Ohio);
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Tree of Lights on The F. & R. Lazarus Company water tower, on West Walnut and West Town Streets, ca. 1965. Between 1851 and 1965, the F & R Lazarus Company retail store dominated the trade and physical landscape of Columbus. The company rose from its early years as a men's clothier in a 20 x 40 foot room downtown, to its position by 1965 as a member of the largest department store chain, Federated Department Stores. Lazarus' growth reflects that of the capital city; from small beginnings through a "golden age" of downtown development, and eventually branching out into the surrounding countryside. In 2003, the Lazarus Company was incorporated with Macy's, a member of the Federated Department stores, and is no longer in existence. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL04392
Subjects: The F. & R. Lazarus Company (Columbus, Ohio); Lazarus Department Store; Ohio Economy--Economy--Business; Christmas
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of a baby animal farm at The F. & R. Lazarus Company, with 12 kinds of domestic and wild animals, ca. 1950-1959. Between 1851 and 1965, the F & R Lazarus Company retail store dominated the trade and physical landscape of Columbus. The company rose from its early years as a men's clothier in a 20 x 40 foot room downtown, to its position by 1965 as a member of the largest department store chain, Federated Department Stores. Lazarus' growth reflects that of the capital city; from small beginnings through a "golden age" of downtown development, and eventually branching out into the surrounding countryside. In 2003, the Lazarus Company was incorporated with Macy's, a member of the Federated Department stores, and is no longer in existence. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL04393
Subjects: The F. & R. Lazarus Company (Columbus, Ohio); Animals; Lazarus Department Store; Ohio Economy--Economy--Business
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)