Denholm & McKay Ceramic Coffee Mug
11oz
$12.99
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Start the day with a reminder of Worcester’s department store history in this Denholm & McKay coffee mug. Founded in 1870, the business grew from a downtown dry-goods store into a major retailer known locally as Denholm’s and the Boston Store. Its story reflects changing city life, from a purpose-built store in 1882 to a modernized facade, new downtown spaces, and an Auburn Mall branch. A thoughtful keepsake for former shoppers, Worcester residents, and regional history collectors.
Denholm & McKay Co. was a department store in Worcester, Massachusetts, founded in 1870 by William Alexander Denholm. Denholm bought Finley, Lawson, & Kennedy’s dry-goods business at Main and Mechanic streets and partnered with William C. McKay. By 1882, the business had grown into a major retailer and moved into a purpose-built store. Known locally as Denholm’s and the Boston Store, it became a leading department store in Central Massachusetts. In 1954, its Victorian-style facade was replaced with a modern design. The store added a High Street annex entrance and parking in 1961, then incorporated the former downtown YWCA building on Chatham Street in 1963. That year it also installed Worcester’s first escalator. In 1969, Providence’s Gladdings Department Store merged with Denholm & McKay. Denholm’s opened a branch at Auburn Mall in 1970. Competition from the Worcester Center Galleria, which opened in 1971, contributed to the decline of the downtown store; both locations closed in 1973 following bankruptcy. The Worcester building became office space and retained the Denholm name. In 2023, it was sold to the Menkiti Group, which planned redevelopment with housing.
Start the day with a reminder of Worcester’s department store history in this Denholm & McKay coffee mug. Founded in 1870, the business grew from a downtown dry-goods store into a major retailer known locally as Denholm’s and the Boston Store. Its story reflects changing city life, from a purpose-built store in 1882 to a modernized facade, new downtown spaces, and an Auburn Mall branch. A thoughtful keepsake for former shoppers, Worcester residents, and regional history collectors.
Denholm & McKay Co. was a department store in Worcester, Massachusetts, founded in 1870 by William Alexander Denholm. Denholm bought Finley, Lawson, & Kennedy’s dry-goods business at Main and Mechanic streets and partnered with William C. McKay. By 1882, the business had grown into a major retailer and moved into a purpose-built store. Known locally as Denholm’s and the Boston Store, it became a leading department store in Central Massachusetts. In 1954, its Victorian-style facade was replaced with a modern design. The store added a High Street annex entrance and parking in 1961, then incorporated the former downtown YWCA building on Chatham Street in 1963. That year it also installed Worcester’s first escalator. In 1969, Providence’s Gladdings Department Store merged with Denholm & McKay. Denholm’s opened a branch at Auburn Mall in 1970. Competition from the Worcester Center Galleria, which opened in 1971, contributed to the decline of the downtown store; both locations closed in 1973 following bankruptcy. The Worcester building became office space and retained the Denholm name. In 2023, it was sold to the Menkiti Group, which planned redevelopment with housing.
| 11oz | 15oz | |
| Height, in | 3.74 | 4.61 |
| Diameter, in | 3.15 | 3.43 |
Product features
- Microwave-safe for quick reheats
- Dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup
- Available in 11oz and 15oz sizes
- Glossy white ceramic with vibrant, long-lasting print
- Lead- and BPA-free, comfortable C-handle
Care instructions
- Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap