Pizitz Passport Cover
3.9" x 5.8" / Black
$28.99
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Take a piece of Alabama company history along on your next journey with this Pizitz passport cover. Founded in Birmingham in 1899 as the Louis Pizitz Dry Goods Co., Pizitz grew from a downtown business into a chain serving communities around the state. The name recalls a distinct chapter in regional shopping, ending with the stores’ sale to McRae’s in December 1986. For travelers with a connection to Birmingham or an interest in department store history, it makes a meaningful keepsake.
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.
Take a piece of Alabama company history along on your next journey with this Pizitz passport cover. Founded in Birmingham in 1899 as the Louis Pizitz Dry Goods Co., Pizitz grew from a downtown business into a chain serving communities around the state. The name recalls a distinct chapter in regional shopping, ending with the stores’ sale to McRae’s in December 1986. For travelers with a connection to Birmingham or an interest in department store history, it makes a meaningful keepsake.
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.
| 3.9" x 5.8" | |
| Height, in | 5.79 |
| Width (Closed), in | 3.94 |
| Width (Open), in | 8.03 |
| Depth, in | 0.39 |
Product features
- Two card slots plus pockets for boarding passes or IDs
- Cruelty-free black PU faux leather exterior
- RFID-blocking lining to protect against skimming
- One-size fits most passports (3.9″ × 5.8″)
- Vibrant front-cover print with potential edge fading on darker solids
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth