Burdines Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
White / 2" x 2" / Square
$19.99
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Keep a memorable Florida department store name close to home. Burdines began in Miami in 1898 and grew into a statewide chain, with subtropical store design and the identity “The Florida Store” setting it apart. Its familiar name remains meaningful to collectors and shoppers who remember destinations across Florida, from Miami Beach to Tampa and beyond. This square porcelain fridge magnet makes a compact keepsake for Florida natives, former customers, and anyone interested in the changing story of American retail.
Burdines began in Florida in 1898, when William M. Burdine opened a Miami store with his son, John, after an earlier dry-goods venture in Bartow. First known as W.M. Burdine & Son, it grew from a small clothing shop into a department store chain serving Florida exclusively. Its Miami flagship and headquarters anchored a business that became known as “The Florida Store,” with palm trees and subtropical colors in its stores. Expansion included a Miami Beach branch during the 1920s and further Florida locations over subsequent decades. The chain began international mail order service to Latin America in the late 1940s. Federated Department Stores acquired Burdines in 1956, supporting later expansion north and west across Florida. In 1991, Burdines absorbed many Florida stores from the Maas Brothers/Jordan Marsh division following Federated’s merger with Allied Stores and bankruptcy reorganization. The brand became Burdines–Macy’s in 2004 and was fully converted to Macy’s in 2005. The former Miami flagship continued as a Macy’s until March 2018; the building later reopened for retail use in 2020.
Keep a memorable Florida department store name close to home. Burdines began in Miami in 1898 and grew into a statewide chain, with subtropical store design and the identity “The Florida Store” setting it apart. Its familiar name remains meaningful to collectors and shoppers who remember destinations across Florida, from Miami Beach to Tampa and beyond. This square porcelain fridge magnet makes a compact keepsake for Florida natives, former customers, and anyone interested in the changing story of American retail.
Burdines began in Florida in 1898, when William M. Burdine opened a Miami store with his son, John, after an earlier dry-goods venture in Bartow. First known as W.M. Burdine & Son, it grew from a small clothing shop into a department store chain serving Florida exclusively. Its Miami flagship and headquarters anchored a business that became known as “The Florida Store,” with palm trees and subtropical colors in its stores. Expansion included a Miami Beach branch during the 1920s and further Florida locations over subsequent decades. The chain began international mail order service to Latin America in the late 1940s. Federated Department Stores acquired Burdines in 1956, supporting later expansion north and west across Florida. In 1991, Burdines absorbed many Florida stores from the Maas Brothers/Jordan Marsh division following Federated’s merger with Allied Stores and bankruptcy reorganization. The brand became Burdines–Macy’s in 2004 and was fully converted to Macy’s in 2005. The former Miami flagship continued as a Macy’s until March 2018; the building later reopened for retail use in 2020.
| 2" x 2" | |
| Width, in | 2.00 |
| Height, in | 2.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.25 |
Product features
- 2" square porcelain tile with glossy finish
- Superior coating for bright, true-to-design color reproduction
- Vibrant, crisp printing using modern techniques
- Strong magnet mounted on the backside for secure hold
- Durable glossy surface that highlights fine details and contrasts
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth