Jenss Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
White / 2" x 2" / Square
$19.99
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$19.99
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Keep a small reminder of Western New York retail history close at hand with this Jenss Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet. Founded in Lockport in 1887, Jenss grew into a department store chain that served shoppers at regional malls and downtown locations. Its story included Boulevard Mall in Amherst, Summit Park Mall, Eastern Hills Mall, Niagara Falls, and downtown Tonawanda. The department stores closed in 2000, but memories of the brand remain. A keepsake for former shoppers and collectors of local history.
Jenss was a small department store chain serving Western New York. The Jenss brothers founded the company in 1887 in Lockport, New York, establishing a local retail business that later expanded to several regional shopping destinations. Harold Dautch bought the company in 1951. In 1962, Jenss opened its flagship department store at Boulevard Mall in Amherst, New York. Its other locations included Summit Park Mall, Eastern Hills Mall, and Main Street in Niagara Falls. The company also operated Jenss Twin Ton at Main and Niagara streets in downtown Tonawanda, in the former Zuckmaier Brothers department store. In 1997, Jenss decided to close its Summit Park Mall location. On September 15, 2000, the company closed all of its department stores. In 2002, Jenss chose to open stores exclusively with Reeds Jewelers while remaining a separate company. The arrangement was not a merger: Jenss and Reeds Jewelers retained separate and distinct operations. This history traces the brand from its 1887 Lockport founding through regional expansion, department store closures, and a later retail relationship.
Jenss Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
$19.99
Sale price
$19.99
Regular price
Keep a small reminder of Western New York retail history close at hand with this Jenss Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet. Founded in Lockport in 1887, Jenss grew into a department store chain that served shoppers at regional malls and downtown locations. Its story included Boulevard Mall in Amherst, Summit Park Mall, Eastern Hills Mall, Niagara Falls, and downtown Tonawanda. The department stores closed in 2000, but memories of the brand remain. A keepsake for former shoppers and collectors of local history.
Jenss was a small department store chain serving Western New York. The Jenss brothers founded the company in 1887 in Lockport, New York, establishing a local retail business that later expanded to several regional shopping destinations. Harold Dautch bought the company in 1951. In 1962, Jenss opened its flagship department store at Boulevard Mall in Amherst, New York. Its other locations included Summit Park Mall, Eastern Hills Mall, and Main Street in Niagara Falls. The company also operated Jenss Twin Ton at Main and Niagara streets in downtown Tonawanda, in the former Zuckmaier Brothers department store. In 1997, Jenss decided to close its Summit Park Mall location. On September 15, 2000, the company closed all of its department stores. In 2002, Jenss chose to open stores exclusively with Reeds Jewelers while remaining a separate company. The arrangement was not a merger: Jenss and Reeds Jewelers retained separate and distinct operations. This history traces the brand from its 1887 Lockport founding through regional expansion, department store closures, and a later retail relationship.
| 2" x 2" | |
| Width, in | 2.00 |
| Height, in | 2.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.25 |
Product features
- 2" square porcelain tile with glossy finish
- Superior coating for bright, true-to-design color reproduction
- Vibrant, crisp printing using modern techniques
- Strong magnet mounted on the backside for secure hold
- Durable glossy surface that highlights fine details and contrasts
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth