O'Neil's Ceramic Ornament
Round / One size
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Remember O'Neil's with an ornament inspired by the department store's place in Akron history. The story began in 1877, when Michael O'Neil and Isaac Dyas opened a dry goods shop on East Market Street. The downtown Akron store that opened in 1927 became a local landmark, especially during the holidays, when its windows featured elaborate animated scenes. The O'Neil's name was retired in 1989 after the remaining locations merged with May Company Ohio. A thoughtful seasonal keepsake for former shoppers and collectors of northeastern Ohio's retail heritage.
O'Neil's was an American department store chain founded in 1877, when Michael O'Neil and Isaac Dyas opened a dry goods store at 114 East Market Street in Akron, Ohio. After Dyas died in 1892, the business became the M. O'Neil Co. May Department Stores acquired it in 1912 for $1 million. A new downtown Akron store opened in 1927 and remained until the late 1980s. O'Neil's expanded across the Akron and Canton areas, with branches in nearby communities and malls. The downtown store was known for large display windows and elaborate animated holiday scenes. In 1989, the downtown store closed and the remaining O'Neil's locations merged with May Company Ohio; the O'Neil's name was retired. May Company Ohio was later merged into its Pittsburgh division, Kaufmann's, in 1993. The chain's history connects a local Akron dry goods shop with regional department-store growth and successive corporate consolidations.
O'Neil's Ceramic Ornament
$15.99
Sale price
$15.99
Regular price
Remember O'Neil's with an ornament inspired by the department store's place in Akron history. The story began in 1877, when Michael O'Neil and Isaac Dyas opened a dry goods shop on East Market Street. The downtown Akron store that opened in 1927 became a local landmark, especially during the holidays, when its windows featured elaborate animated scenes. The O'Neil's name was retired in 1989 after the remaining locations merged with May Company Ohio. A thoughtful seasonal keepsake for former shoppers and collectors of northeastern Ohio's retail heritage.
O'Neil's was an American department store chain founded in 1877, when Michael O'Neil and Isaac Dyas opened a dry goods store at 114 East Market Street in Akron, Ohio. After Dyas died in 1892, the business became the M. O'Neil Co. May Department Stores acquired it in 1912 for $1 million. A new downtown Akron store opened in 1927 and remained until the late 1980s. O'Neil's expanded across the Akron and Canton areas, with branches in nearby communities and malls. The downtown store was known for large display windows and elaborate animated holiday scenes. In 1989, the downtown store closed and the remaining O'Neil's locations merged with May Company Ohio; the O'Neil's name was retired. May Company Ohio was later merged into its Pittsburgh division, Kaufmann's, in 1993. The chain's history connects a local Akron dry goods shop with regional department-store growth and successive corporate consolidations.
| 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