Chappell's Double-Sided Keychain Charm
3.15" x 1.57"
$4.99
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$4.99
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Keep a small reminder of New York retail history close at hand with this Chappell's Double-Sided Keychain Charm. Founded in Syracuse in 1896, the family-owned department store chain became part of shopping life across the region, with locations in Syracuse, Cortland, Watertown, and other communities. Its remaining stores were sold to Bon-Ton in October 1994, bringing its independent story to a close. A thoughtful pick for former shoppers and collectors of regional retail keepsakes.
Chappell's was a family-owned department store chain based in Syracuse, New York. The business opened in 1896 and continued for nearly a century, closing in 1994. At its peak, the chain operated ten stores across the Syracuse area and in Cortland, Watertown, and Massena. Its locations included a downtown Syracuse store and outlets in shopping centers across central and northern New York, among them Shop City Plaza, Carousel Center, Fingerlakes Mall, and Salmon Run Mall. In January 1992, the corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. As part of its reorganization, four stores closed. Under pressure from creditors, chairman Charles A. Chappell Jr., a grandson of the founder, sold the company and its remaining six stores to Bon-Ton Stores in October 1994. The sale marked the end of Chappell's as an independent family-owned chain and its transition to new ownership. The company’s history reflects the growth of regional department-store retailing, the role of malls in its store network, and the financial pressures that reshaped the chain in its final years.
Chappell's Double-Sided Keychain Charm
$4.99
Sale price
$4.99
Regular price
Keep a small reminder of New York retail history close at hand with this Chappell's Double-Sided Keychain Charm. Founded in Syracuse in 1896, the family-owned department store chain became part of shopping life across the region, with locations in Syracuse, Cortland, Watertown, and other communities. Its remaining stores were sold to Bon-Ton in October 1994, bringing its independent story to a close. A thoughtful pick for former shoppers and collectors of regional retail keepsakes.
Chappell's was a family-owned department store chain based in Syracuse, New York. The business opened in 1896 and continued for nearly a century, closing in 1994. At its peak, the chain operated ten stores across the Syracuse area and in Cortland, Watertown, and Massena. Its locations included a downtown Syracuse store and outlets in shopping centers across central and northern New York, among them Shop City Plaza, Carousel Center, Fingerlakes Mall, and Salmon Run Mall. In January 1992, the corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. As part of its reorganization, four stores closed. Under pressure from creditors, chairman Charles A. Chappell Jr., a grandson of the founder, sold the company and its remaining six stores to Bon-Ton Stores in October 1994. The sale marked the end of Chappell's as an independent family-owned chain and its transition to new ownership. The company’s history reflects the growth of regional department-store retailing, the role of malls in its store network, and the financial pressures that reshaped the chain in its final years.
Product features
- Acrylic construction with white base and double-sided print
- Compact size ~3.15" x 1.57" (8 x 4 cm); measurements may vary up to 1"
- Includes metal ring and short chain for secure attachment
- Durable, lightweight—made for everyday carry
- Manufactured product sourced from China; intended for adult use
Care instructions
- Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.