Jamesway Ceramic Ornament
Round / One size
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Celebrate memories of Jamesway with an ornament inspired by the retailer’s place in regional shopping history. Founded in Jamestown, New York, in 1961, Jamesway grew into a chain serving communities across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. Its expansion, store relocations, and eventual liquidation in 1995 make a distinctive story for collectors of American retail memorabilia. A thoughtful seasonal keepsake for former shoppers, local-history enthusiasts, and anyone who remembers the department stores that shaped everyday life.
Jamesway Corporation, commonly known as Jamesway, was a discount department store chain headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey. Herbert Fisher founded it in 1961, opening the first store in Jamestown, New York; the company took its name from that city. The chain expanded during the 1960s and continued growing into the 1980s, acquiring properties from defunct discount retailers including Two Guys, Woolco, King's, and one Mays location. It also acquired the Westons discount store chain in the late 1970s. The original Jamestown store moved to Chautauqua Mall in the late 1980s. Jamesway reached a peak of 138 stores in 1991, operating across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, with nearly 6,000 employees. After store closures and a refinancing effort, it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 1993. It emerged in January 1995 with 90 stores, but filed for bankruptcy again in October and decided to close its remaining locations. Liquidation sales ran from October to December 1995. Ames acquired 11 former Jamesway locations and reopened them under its own name; Ames later filed for bankruptcy and closed its stores.
Jamesway Ceramic Ornament
$15.99
Sale price
$15.99
Regular price
Celebrate memories of Jamesway with an ornament inspired by the retailer’s place in regional shopping history. Founded in Jamestown, New York, in 1961, Jamesway grew into a chain serving communities across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. Its expansion, store relocations, and eventual liquidation in 1995 make a distinctive story for collectors of American retail memorabilia. A thoughtful seasonal keepsake for former shoppers, local-history enthusiasts, and anyone who remembers the department stores that shaped everyday life.
Jamesway Corporation, commonly known as Jamesway, was a discount department store chain headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey. Herbert Fisher founded it in 1961, opening the first store in Jamestown, New York; the company took its name from that city. The chain expanded during the 1960s and continued growing into the 1980s, acquiring properties from defunct discount retailers including Two Guys, Woolco, King's, and one Mays location. It also acquired the Westons discount store chain in the late 1970s. The original Jamestown store moved to Chautauqua Mall in the late 1980s. Jamesway reached a peak of 138 stores in 1991, operating across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, with nearly 6,000 employees. After store closures and a refinancing effort, it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 1993. It emerged in January 1995 with 90 stores, but filed for bankruptcy again in October and decided to close its remaining locations. Liquidation sales ran from October to December 1995. Ames acquired 11 former Jamesway locations and reopened them under its own name; Ames later filed for bankruptcy and closed its stores.
| Heart | Round | |
| Diameter, in | 3.21 | 2.80 |
Product features
- 100% white ceramic construction — strong and durable
- Double-sided print with matte finish option
- Golden hanging string included
- UV-decorated for lasting color
- Available in white or gold gift packaging (single ornament per pack)
Care instructions
- Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing
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Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing