Joseph Horne Company (Horne's) Ceramic Ornament
Round / One size
$15.99
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Mark the season with a keepsake inspired by the Joseph Horne Company and its lasting place in Pittsburgh memory. Founded in 1849, Horne’s became a beloved regional department store, associated with its downtown flagship, generations of local shoppers, and a celebrated Christmas tree tradition. The company later expanded beyond Pittsburgh before its stores stopped operating under the Horne’s name in 1994. This ceramic ornament offers a thoughtful way to honor holiday memories, local history, and the enduring stories behind familiar hometown businesses.
Founded in Pittsburgh on February 22, 1849, the Joseph Horne Company grew from Joseph Horne's purchase of the F.H. Eaton business into a leading regional department store. Its early locations included Market Street and, from 1871, Mercantile Library Hall on Penn Avenue. The flagship at Penn Avenue and Stanwix Street opened in 1893; fires damaged it in 1897 and 1900, and the complex later expanded with adjoining buildings. In 1966, Associated Dry Goods acquired Horne's and expanded into suburban malls in the Pittsburgh region, Erie, and Northeast Ohio. A local investor group bought the chain in December 1986 after May Department Stores acquired Associated Dry Goods. A proposed combination with Dillard's and Ohio chain Higbee's fell through; a 1992 settlement transferred five Ohio stores to Dillard's. In 1994, Federated Department Stores acquired the remaining ten stores and merged them into its Lazarus division. Horne's stores ceased operating under that name on August 29, 1994. The flagship became a Lazarus store, then closed in 1995; later company consolidations brought surviving locations into the Macy's organization in 2006.
Joseph Horne Company (Horne's) Ceramic Ornament
$15.99
Sale price
$15.99
Regular price
Mark the season with a keepsake inspired by the Joseph Horne Company and its lasting place in Pittsburgh memory. Founded in 1849, Horne’s became a beloved regional department store, associated with its downtown flagship, generations of local shoppers, and a celebrated Christmas tree tradition. The company later expanded beyond Pittsburgh before its stores stopped operating under the Horne’s name in 1994. This ceramic ornament offers a thoughtful way to honor holiday memories, local history, and the enduring stories behind familiar hometown businesses.
Founded in Pittsburgh on February 22, 1849, the Joseph Horne Company grew from Joseph Horne's purchase of the F.H. Eaton business into a leading regional department store. Its early locations included Market Street and, from 1871, Mercantile Library Hall on Penn Avenue. The flagship at Penn Avenue and Stanwix Street opened in 1893; fires damaged it in 1897 and 1900, and the complex later expanded with adjoining buildings. In 1966, Associated Dry Goods acquired Horne's and expanded into suburban malls in the Pittsburgh region, Erie, and Northeast Ohio. A local investor group bought the chain in December 1986 after May Department Stores acquired Associated Dry Goods. A proposed combination with Dillard's and Ohio chain Higbee's fell through; a 1992 settlement transferred five Ohio stores to Dillard's. In 1994, Federated Department Stores acquired the remaining ten stores and merged them into its Lazarus division. Horne's stores ceased operating under that name on August 29, 1994. The flagship became a Lazarus store, then closed in 1995; later company consolidations brought surviving locations into the Macy's organization in 2006.
| 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