Description: Photograph of the opening of the first Big Bear grocery store, located on West Lane Avenue in Columbus, in 1934. Big Bear was a supermarket founded by Wayne E. Brown and headquartered in Columbus. It operated stores in Ohio and West Virginia for almost 75 years. In 1934, an innovation in food retailing was introduced in Columbus when Wayne E. Brown opened the first self-service supermarket in central Ohio. The name “Big Bear” was chosen because Brown felt it was catchy and easy for people, especially children, to remember. Big Bear is responsible for many innovations in the supermarket business. They were the first to introduce motorized counters, unique store layouts placing perishable departments in the center of the store with low fixtures, and a pleasing décor. Big Bear was an instant success with consumers who liked the opportunity to select their own items and the convenience of one-stop shopping. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL04062
Subjects: Businesses; Grocery stores
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Exterior view of Lazarus store front showing employees posed with mannequins. The sign reads "S. Lazarus Sons & Co. The store was located at 6 North High Street in Columbus, Ohio. 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: AL07827
Subjects: The F. & R. Lazarus Company (Columbus, Ohio); Stores & shops; Businesses; Retail trade--Ohio--Columbus
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio);
 

Description: Photograph of The F. & R. Lazarus Company, at the corner of West Town and South High Streets, Columbus, ca. 1925-1926. 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: AL04366
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio); Department stores--Ohio--Columbus; Lazarus Department Store; Ohio Economy--Economy--Business
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of The F. & R. Lazarus Company, corner of South High and West Town Streets, ca. 1925-1926. 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: AL04368
Subjects: Streets--Ohio--Columbus; Department stores; Lazarus Department Store; Ohio Economy--Economy--Business
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of people admiring the F. & R. Lazarus Company's window diorama of the 1851 Jenny Lind concert. This display ran from February 12-18, 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: AL04390
Subjects: Stores, Retail; Lazarus Department Store; Ohio Economy--Economy--Business
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Employees of the Masonry Contracting Company cleaning the store front of the F. & R. Lazarus Co., Columbus, Ohio, ca. 1946-1952. A flag hung in front of the store reads "50th Anniversary." 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: AL06033
Subjects: Stores, Retail; Ohio Economy--Economy--Labor; Lazarus Department Store
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Window display titled "Christmas at Grandma's" in the window of the Lazarus department store in downtown Columbus, Ohio, 1969. 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: AL01728
Subjects: Stores, Retail; Lazarus Department Store; Businesses; Christmas
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Window display titled "Christmas Village" in the window of the Lazarus department store in downtown Columbus, Ohio, 1958. 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: AL01730
Subjects: Stores, Retail; Lazarus Department Store; Businesses; Christmas
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Christmas theme window display in the Lazarus department store in downtown Columbus, Ohio, 1966. 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: AL01729
Subjects: Stores, Retail; Lazarus Department Store; Businesses; Christmas
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Customers gathered inside the Lazarus department store in downtown Columbus, Ohio for a Remnant Days Sale in January 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: AL01732
Subjects: Stores, Retail; Lazarus Department Store; Businesses;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A view of Sandusky Avenue, Bucyrus, Ohio, ca. 1900. Visible are various storefronts on this busy street, along which stand horse-drawn buggies. Building and window signs identify the retail stores A.J. Salzer (dry goods); Rowe & Brothers (dry goods); and M. Baumoel (carpets and dry goods). A large sign on the roof of the building promotes "Emrich One-Price Clothier." In the far right of the photograph, a horse harnessed to an unseen buggy or wagon stands on the street next to Rowe & Brothers. Tall telephone or telegraph poles loom over the buildings. This photograph probably dates to around 1900. An image taken in 1908 shows streetcar tracks running down the middle Sandusky Avenue; in this image there are no tracks. A search of business listings in the Bucyrus city directories of this period indicates that all of the stores identified above were in business in 1900. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06034
Subjects: Stores, Retail; Ohio Economy--Economy--Business; Small business--Ohio
Places: Bucyrus (Ohio); Crawford County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of the shoe department at the F. & R. Lazarus Company, Columbus, Ohio, ca. 1890-1899. 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: AL02832
Subjects: Department stores--Ohio--Columbus; Shoes--Selling; Lazarus Department Store; Businesses;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)