Schaak Electronics Passport Cover
3.9" x 5.8" / Black
$28.99
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Take a reminder of Minnesota's regional retail past along on your travels with this Schaak Electronics Passport Cover. The company grew from a South Minneapolis repair shop into a chain serving communities across the upper Midwest, then expanded into computers and training before its remaining stores closed in 1986. That story of ambition, recovery and change gives the Schaak name a special place in local business history. A thoughtful travel accessory for collectors and fans of Twin Cities heritage.
Schaak Electronics grew from a radio and television repair shop Leander Schaak began in South Minneapolis in 1957. His son Richard, known as Dick, joined him in 1960 and took over after his father died that October, shifting the business toward audio equipment. By 1971, the retailer had ten stores, including locations in St. Cloud, Rochester and the Twin Cities. It went public in 1972, and in 1973 acquired eight Chicago stores and 19 other locations from Allied Radio, doubling its size. Expansion and recession brought losses, and the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1975. After resolving bank issues, it returned to profitability in 1976 and repaid creditors by 1978. Schaak later expanded into personal computers through Digital Den and opened Schaak's Computer Academy in Maplewood in 1983. In 1985 it filed for bankruptcy and began liquidating assets. On February 14, 1986, it closed its remaining 21 stores and laid off 250 employees. The Sound of Music, later known as Best Buy, purchased its inventory. Schaak Electronics had been headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, and operated across the upper Midwest.
Take a reminder of Minnesota's regional retail past along on your travels with this Schaak Electronics Passport Cover. The company grew from a South Minneapolis repair shop into a chain serving communities across the upper Midwest, then expanded into computers and training before its remaining stores closed in 1986. That story of ambition, recovery and change gives the Schaak name a special place in local business history. A thoughtful travel accessory for collectors and fans of Twin Cities heritage.
Schaak Electronics grew from a radio and television repair shop Leander Schaak began in South Minneapolis in 1957. His son Richard, known as Dick, joined him in 1960 and took over after his father died that October, shifting the business toward audio equipment. By 1971, the retailer had ten stores, including locations in St. Cloud, Rochester and the Twin Cities. It went public in 1972, and in 1973 acquired eight Chicago stores and 19 other locations from Allied Radio, doubling its size. Expansion and recession brought losses, and the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1975. After resolving bank issues, it returned to profitability in 1976 and repaid creditors by 1978. Schaak later expanded into personal computers through Digital Den and opened Schaak's Computer Academy in Maplewood in 1983. In 1985 it filed for bankruptcy and began liquidating assets. On February 14, 1986, it closed its remaining 21 stores and laid off 250 employees. The Sound of Music, later known as Best Buy, purchased its inventory. Schaak Electronics had been headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, and operated across the upper Midwest.
| 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
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth