Strouss-Hirshberg Cotton Polo Shirt
S / Charcoal
$38.99
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Wear a reminder of a regional retail landmark with this Strouss-Hirshberg polo shirt. Isaac Strouss and Bernard Hirshberg founded the company in Youngstown, and it became a leading department store across the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys. May Department Stores acquired the business in 1947, then expanded the Strouss' chain through northern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. From downtown districts to suburban malls, its story reflects changing shopping habits and local history. A considered choice for former customers and department-store memorabilia collectors.
Founded in Youngstown, Ohio, as Strouss-Hirshberg Co. by Isaac Strouss and Bernard Hirshberg, the department store became a leading retailer in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys. May Department Stores purchased the company in 1947, shortened its name to Strouss', and expanded the chain across northern Ohio and western Pennsylvania under president C.J. Strouss. At its peak, the chain operated about 12 stores in downtown districts, malls, and strip plazas. In 1966, it opened a store at Boardman Plaza in Boardman Township, Ohio; that location moved to Southern Park Mall in 1970. In 1986, May Company consolidated the Strouss division into Kaufmann's. Many stores closed that May, including the downtown Youngstown and New Castle locations, while some mall stores became Kaufmann's. The changes followed a company strategy to focus Kaufmann's on mall locations and came amid a depressed Youngstown-area economy. The Strouss name thus traces a regional retailer from its independent founding through its May ownership and division consolidation.
Wear a reminder of a regional retail landmark with this Strouss-Hirshberg polo shirt. Isaac Strouss and Bernard Hirshberg founded the company in Youngstown, and it became a leading department store across the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys. May Department Stores acquired the business in 1947, then expanded the Strouss' chain through northern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. From downtown districts to suburban malls, its story reflects changing shopping habits and local history. A considered choice for former customers and department-store memorabilia collectors.
Founded in Youngstown, Ohio, as Strouss-Hirshberg Co. by Isaac Strouss and Bernard Hirshberg, the department store became a leading retailer in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys. May Department Stores purchased the company in 1947, shortened its name to Strouss', and expanded the chain across northern Ohio and western Pennsylvania under president C.J. Strouss. At its peak, the chain operated about 12 stores in downtown districts, malls, and strip plazas. In 1966, it opened a store at Boardman Plaza in Boardman Township, Ohio; that location moved to Southern Park Mall in 1970. In 1986, May Company consolidated the Strouss division into Kaufmann's. Many stores closed that May, including the downtown Youngstown and New Castle locations, while some mall stores became Kaufmann's. The changes followed a company strategy to focus Kaufmann's on mall locations and came amid a depressed Youngstown-area economy. The Strouss name thus traces a regional retailer from its independent founding through its May ownership and division consolidation.
Product features - Durable double-pique fabric designed for crisp embroidery - Modern classic fit with side seams and vents for better shape - Contoured welt collar and cuffs with a clean, topstitched shoulder - Soft Sport Grey option (90/10 cotton/poly) and 100% ring-spun cotton varieties - Tear-away label, dyed-to-match buttons, and finished placket for polished comfort Care instructions
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Product information: Gildan 85800, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland