Strouss-Hirshberg Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
White / 2" x 2" / Square
$19.99
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Strouss-Hirshberg Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
$19.99
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Bring a small reminder of regional shopping history to your home with this Strouss-Hirshberg square porcelain fridge magnet. Founded in Youngstown by Isaac Strouss and Bernard Hirshberg, the retailer grew across the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys and later became known as Strouss'. Its locations ranged from downtown districts to malls, including the Boardman store that moved from Boardman Plaza to Southern Park Mall. The name's transition into Kaufmann's in 1986 remains part of its collector appeal.
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.
Bring a small reminder of regional shopping history to your home with this Strouss-Hirshberg square porcelain fridge magnet. Founded in Youngstown by Isaac Strouss and Bernard Hirshberg, the retailer grew across the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys and later became known as Strouss'. Its locations ranged from downtown districts to malls, including the Boardman store that moved from Boardman Plaza to Southern Park Mall. The name's transition into Kaufmann's in 1986 remains part of its collector appeal.
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.
| 2" x 2" | |
| Width, in | 2.00 |
| Height, in | 2.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.25 |
Product features
- 2" square porcelain tile with glossy finish
- Superior coating for bright, true-to-design color reproduction
- Vibrant, crisp printing using modern techniques
- Strong magnet mounted on the backside for secure hold
- Durable glossy surface that highlights fine details and contrasts
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth