Chappell's Tough Phone Case
iPhone 17 Pro Max
$24.99
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$24.99
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Carry a reminder of regional retail history with this Chappell's tough phone case. Founded in Syracuse in 1896, the family-owned department store chain grew to serve communities across central and northern New York, with locations in downtown Syracuse and area shopping centers. Its nearly century-long story reached a turning point with a 1992 reorganization and a 1994 sale. For former shoppers and collectors, Chappell's remains a memorable name tied to local errands, family traditions, and changing mall culture.
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 Tough Phone Case
$24.99
Sale price
$24.99
Regular price
Carry a reminder of regional retail history with this Chappell's tough phone case. Founded in Syracuse in 1896, the family-owned department store chain grew to serve communities across central and northern New York, with locations in downtown Syracuse and area shopping centers. Its nearly century-long story reached a turning point with a 1992 reorganization and a 1994 sale. For former shoppers and collectors, Chappell's remains a memorable name tied to local errands, family traditions, and changing mall culture.
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
- Durable Lexan/polycarbonate shell with glossy full-color finish
- Flexible TPU interior liner for shock absorption and impact dispersion
- Lay-flat bezel that protects the screen from small scratches
- UV-protected surface resists outdoor weathering and color fading
- Supports wireless charging; two-piece design for secure fit
Care instructions
- Clean with damp cotton or microfiber cloth. Add a drop of dish soap to the cloth if needed.