Klopfenstein's Metal Sign
7" x 5" (Horizontal) / 0.12''
$69.99
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$69.99
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Bring the story of a Northwest retail landmark into your space with this Klopfenstein's Metal Sign. Founded in Tacoma, the upscale men's clothing business expanded from downtown stores to Seattle, Northgate Mall, Lloyd Center, Aurora Village, and Tacoma Mall. Its decades of growth included a family handoff, a merger with Leslie-Hughes, and ownership by Hartmarx, before all stores closed by 1993. This design offers a meaningful nod to Pacific Northwest shopping memories and the history of twentieth-century menswear.
Klopfenstein's was an upscale men's clothing retailer founded in Tacoma, Washington. Its roots reach back to 1909, when Clarence F. Klopfenstein and Samuel Conrad purchased a downtown Tacoma building for a menswear store. In 1918, Klopfenstein and Edward Mason opened a new men's store at 936 Pacific; after Klopfenstein bought out Mason in 1925, it became known as Klopfenstein's. The business opened in downtown Seattle in 1924 and later moved to Fourth Avenue. In 1939, a new Fourth Avenue store opened, and ownership passed from Clarence to his son Hugh. The retailer expanded into shopping centers, with locations including Northgate Mall in 1950, Lloyd Center in Oregon in 1960, Aurora Village in 1962, and Tacoma Mall in 1965. After merging with Seattle retailer Leslie-Hughes in 1966, it moved in 1967 to a large store at Sixth Avenue and Pine Street. Hartmarx acquired the company in 1968 and expanded its stores in the region and Alaska. The Seattle flagship moved to Two Union Square in 1989. Hartmarx sold the division in 1992; all Klopfenstein's stores had closed by summer 1993.
Klopfenstein's Metal Sign
$69.99
Sale price
$69.99
Regular price
| 7" x 5" (Horizontal) | 10″ x 8″ (Horizontal) | 14″ x 11″ (Horizontal) | 20" x 16" (Horizontal) | 30″ x 20″ (Horizontal) | 36″ x 24″ (Horizontal) | 36" x 12" (Horizontal) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 7.00 | 10.00 | 14.00 | 20.00 | 30.00 | 36.00 | 36.00 |
| Height, in | 5.00 | 8.00 | 11.00 | 16.00 | 20.00 | 24.00 | 12.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 |
Bring the story of a Northwest retail landmark into your space with this Klopfenstein's Metal Sign. Founded in Tacoma, the upscale men's clothing business expanded from downtown stores to Seattle, Northgate Mall, Lloyd Center, Aurora Village, and Tacoma Mall. Its decades of growth included a family handoff, a merger with Leslie-Hughes, and ownership by Hartmarx, before all stores closed by 1993. This design offers a meaningful nod to Pacific Northwest shopping memories and the history of twentieth-century menswear.
Klopfenstein's was an upscale men's clothing retailer founded in Tacoma, Washington. Its roots reach back to 1909, when Clarence F. Klopfenstein and Samuel Conrad purchased a downtown Tacoma building for a menswear store. In 1918, Klopfenstein and Edward Mason opened a new men's store at 936 Pacific; after Klopfenstein bought out Mason in 1925, it became known as Klopfenstein's. The business opened in downtown Seattle in 1924 and later moved to Fourth Avenue. In 1939, a new Fourth Avenue store opened, and ownership passed from Clarence to his son Hugh. The retailer expanded into shopping centers, with locations including Northgate Mall in 1950, Lloyd Center in Oregon in 1960, Aurora Village in 1962, and Tacoma Mall in 1965. After merging with Seattle retailer Leslie-Hughes in 1966, it moved in 1967 to a large store at Sixth Avenue and Pine Street. Hartmarx acquired the company in 1968 and expanded its stores in the region and Alaska. The Seattle flagship moved to Two Union Square in 1989. Hartmarx sold the division in 1992; all Klopfenstein's stores had closed by summer 1993.
| 7" x 5" (Horizontal) | |
| Width, in | 7.00 |
| Height, in | 5.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.12 |
Product features
- 100% white aluminum composite — strong, rigid, and lightweight
- Matte full-color print on one side for crisp, non-reflective finish
- Eleven sizes available; horizontal, vertical, and square orientations
- Includes one mounting block, metal plate, and double-sided tape; customer assembly required
- Indoor use only — durable for interior displays
Care instructions
- Use non-abrasive, non-ammonium based products for cleaning. Dish soap with warm water is only recommended for spot cleaning.
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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 non-abrasive, non-ammonium based products for cleaning. Dish soap with warm water is only recommended for spot cleaning.