The Crescent Department Store Passport Cover
3.9" x 5.8" / Black
$28.99
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Take Spokane history with you wherever your travels lead. The Crescent began as the Spokane Dry Goods Company, opening downtown on August 5, 1889, as the city rebuilt after the Great Fire. From its West Riverside Avenue beginnings, the store expanded into suburban locations and became part of a changing regional retail landscape. Its journey through new ownership and the eventual Frederick & Nelson name makes this passport cover a fitting keepsake for travelers with a connection to Spokane.
The Crescent began as the Spokane Dry Goods Company in Spokane, Washington. Its original store on West Riverside Avenue opened on August 5, 1889, one day after the Great Fire destroyed much of downtown. Owners Robert B. Paterson and James M. Comstock kept prices steady during the recovery, establishing the motto “be fair to everyone.” The store became Spokane’s leading department store. Construction of its downtown building began in 1917 under architect Loren L. Rand and continued through 1919; later expansions enlarged it, including the 1949 purchase of the adjacent Alexander Building and a final addition in 1973. The chain opened its first suburban store at Northtown Mall in 1959 and another at University City in Spokane Valley in 1969. Chicago-based Marshall Field & Company purchased The Crescent in 1962. In 1982, BATUS Retail Group acquired the chain along with its parent, Marshall Field’s. Four Oregon stores were sold to The Crescent in 1987 and then to Lamonts in 1988. BATUS sold The Crescent and Frederick & Nelson in 1986; the Crescent stores took the Frederick & Nelson name in 1988. Frederick & Nelson entered bankruptcy and liquidated in 1992. The former downtown Spokane store is now Crescent Court, with retail stores and offices.
Take Spokane history with you wherever your travels lead. The Crescent began as the Spokane Dry Goods Company, opening downtown on August 5, 1889, as the city rebuilt after the Great Fire. From its West Riverside Avenue beginnings, the store expanded into suburban locations and became part of a changing regional retail landscape. Its journey through new ownership and the eventual Frederick & Nelson name makes this passport cover a fitting keepsake for travelers with a connection to Spokane.
The Crescent began as the Spokane Dry Goods Company in Spokane, Washington. Its original store on West Riverside Avenue opened on August 5, 1889, one day after the Great Fire destroyed much of downtown. Owners Robert B. Paterson and James M. Comstock kept prices steady during the recovery, establishing the motto “be fair to everyone.” The store became Spokane’s leading department store. Construction of its downtown building began in 1917 under architect Loren L. Rand and continued through 1919; later expansions enlarged it, including the 1949 purchase of the adjacent Alexander Building and a final addition in 1973. The chain opened its first suburban store at Northtown Mall in 1959 and another at University City in Spokane Valley in 1969. Chicago-based Marshall Field & Company purchased The Crescent in 1962. In 1982, BATUS Retail Group acquired the chain along with its parent, Marshall Field’s. Four Oregon stores were sold to The Crescent in 1987 and then to Lamonts in 1988. BATUS sold The Crescent and Frederick & Nelson in 1986; the Crescent stores took the Frederick & Nelson name in 1988. Frederick & Nelson entered bankruptcy and liquidated in 1992. The former downtown Spokane store is now Crescent Court, with retail stores and offices.
| 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, 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