Federal's Tough Phone Case
iPhone 17 Pro Max
$24.99
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Keep a piece of Detroit retail history close with a Federal's phone case. Founded in 1929, Federal's grew through a 1961 merger with Columbus-based Kobacker's and later bought Shifrin-Willens Jewelers. Its story also includes Lansing and Kalamazoo store closures, bankruptcy in 1972, and liquidation in 1980. This case suits collectors and history-minded shoppers who appreciate the details behind a once-familiar department store name and the changing retail landscape of the region.
Federal Department Store, commonly known as Federal's, was a department store chain based in Detroit and founded in 1929. Its history includes expansion through a merger and a separate jewelry acquisition. In 1961, Federal's merged with Kobacker's, a department store company based in Columbus, Ohio. In 1969, Federal's bought Shifrin-Willens Jewelers. The chain filed for bankruptcy in 1972; that same year, its stores in Lansing and Kalamazoo closed. One of Federal's holdings at the time of the bankruptcy was the Hoffritz for Cutlery chain, which was sold in 1975 through a leveraged buyout. In 1978, Steven Watstein, also known as Steven West, purchased Federal's. The chain was liquidated in 1980. These milestones trace Federal's from its 1929 founding through a merger, an acquisition, financial difficulty, a change in ownership, and eventual liquidation. The documented locations connect its story to Detroit, Columbus, Lansing, and Kalamazoo.
Federal's Tough Phone Case
$24.99
Sale price
$24.99
Regular price
Keep a piece of Detroit retail history close with a Federal's phone case. Founded in 1929, Federal's grew through a 1961 merger with Columbus-based Kobacker's and later bought Shifrin-Willens Jewelers. Its story also includes Lansing and Kalamazoo store closures, bankruptcy in 1972, and liquidation in 1980. This case suits collectors and history-minded shoppers who appreciate the details behind a once-familiar department store name and the changing retail landscape of the region.
Federal Department Store, commonly known as Federal's, was a department store chain based in Detroit and founded in 1929. Its history includes expansion through a merger and a separate jewelry acquisition. In 1961, Federal's merged with Kobacker's, a department store company based in Columbus, Ohio. In 1969, Federal's bought Shifrin-Willens Jewelers. The chain filed for bankruptcy in 1972; that same year, its stores in Lansing and Kalamazoo closed. One of Federal's holdings at the time of the bankruptcy was the Hoffritz for Cutlery chain, which was sold in 1975 through a leveraged buyout. In 1978, Steven Watstein, also known as Steven West, purchased Federal's. The chain was liquidated in 1980. These milestones trace Federal's from its 1929 founding through a merger, an acquisition, financial difficulty, a change in ownership, and eventual liquidation. The documented locations connect its story to Detroit, Columbus, Lansing, and Kalamazoo.
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.