Pizitz Ceramic Ornament
Round / One size
$15.99
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Remember a distinctive chapter of Alabama business history with a Pizitz ceramic ornament. The company began in Birmingham in 1899 as the Louis Pizitz Dry Goods Co., grew into a regional department store chain, and saw its stores transition to McRae’s in December 1986. Its downtown roots and former store buildings remain part of the story that interests local history enthusiasts and collectors. This ornament offers a thoughtful way to keep Pizitz memories close at home or share them with a former shopper.
Pizitz was an Alabama department store chain founded in 1899 as the Louis Pizitz Dry Goods Co. Its first store stood on the site of the company’s later flagship building in downtown Birmingham. At its peak, the chain operated 12 additional stores, mostly around Birmingham, with several in Huntsville and other Alabama cities. Pizitz became a major regional retailer, linking its name to downtown shopping in Birmingham and to a broader network of Alabama stores. In December 1986, the chain was sold to McRae’s, and all former Pizitz stores became McRae’s locations. McRae’s was sold to Belk, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2005. The transition left many former Pizitz locations closed, while the Pizitz family, through Pizitz Management Group, continued to own the buildings of most former stores. The family also donated land on which Louis Pizitz Middle School was built. The company’s history thus spans its 1899 founding, regional growth, the 1986 store transition, and the later change in ownership of its successor chain.
Remember a distinctive chapter of Alabama business history with a Pizitz ceramic ornament. The company began in Birmingham in 1899 as the Louis Pizitz Dry Goods Co., grew into a regional department store chain, and saw its stores transition to McRae’s in December 1986. Its downtown roots and former store buildings remain part of the story that interests local history enthusiasts and collectors. This ornament offers a thoughtful way to keep Pizitz memories close at home or share them with a former shopper.
Pizitz was an Alabama department store chain founded in 1899 as the Louis Pizitz Dry Goods Co. Its first store stood on the site of the company’s later flagship building in downtown Birmingham. At its peak, the chain operated 12 additional stores, mostly around Birmingham, with several in Huntsville and other Alabama cities. Pizitz became a major regional retailer, linking its name to downtown shopping in Birmingham and to a broader network of Alabama stores. In December 1986, the chain was sold to McRae’s, and all former Pizitz stores became McRae’s locations. McRae’s was sold to Belk, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2005. The transition left many former Pizitz locations closed, while the Pizitz family, through Pizitz Management Group, continued to own the buildings of most former stores. The family also donated land on which Louis Pizitz Middle School was built. The company’s history thus spans its 1899 founding, regional growth, the 1986 store transition, and the later change in ownership of its successor chain.
| 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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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