The Fair Store 16oz Pint Glass
16oz
$19.99
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Raise a glass to Chicago retail history with this Fair Store pint glass. Founded by Ernst J. Lehmann in 1874, The Fair drew shoppers with a wide range of goods and prices designed to save a few pennies. Its State and Adams flagship moved in 1875, and a twelve-story building opened there in 1891. A fitting conversation piece for collectors who enjoy the story of a hometown store that grew from a Chicago institution into a regional name.
The Fair was a discount department store founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1874 by Ernst J. Lehmann. He chose the name because the store offered many kinds of goods at low prices. The business operated on a cash-only basis and used prices that were not multiples of five cents, a practice intended to save customers a few pennies. In 1875, its flagship moved to State and Adams Streets. A twelve-story building designed by William Le Baron Jenney was completed there in 1891. By the early 1900s, The Fair promoted itself as a discount department store. In 1925, Lehmann sold the business to a syndicate headed by S.S. Kresge. The new owners opened branches on Milwaukee Avenue and in Oak Park in 1929, at Evergreen Plaza in 1952, and at Old Orchard in 1956. Montgomery Ward bought the company in 1957 to expand its Chicago operations. The Fair name initially remained in use. A new store opened at Randhurst Mall in 1962; it became the first location to take the Montgomery Ward name, in August 1963. The other locations followed in 1964. The State Street flagship closed in 1984 and was demolished in 1985. A new building was constructed on the site in 2001.
Raise a glass to Chicago retail history with this Fair Store pint glass. Founded by Ernst J. Lehmann in 1874, The Fair drew shoppers with a wide range of goods and prices designed to save a few pennies. Its State and Adams flagship moved in 1875, and a twelve-story building opened there in 1891. A fitting conversation piece for collectors who enjoy the story of a hometown store that grew from a Chicago institution into a regional name.
The Fair was a discount department store founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1874 by Ernst J. Lehmann. He chose the name because the store offered many kinds of goods at low prices. The business operated on a cash-only basis and used prices that were not multiples of five cents, a practice intended to save customers a few pennies. In 1875, its flagship moved to State and Adams Streets. A twelve-story building designed by William Le Baron Jenney was completed there in 1891. By the early 1900s, The Fair promoted itself as a discount department store. In 1925, Lehmann sold the business to a syndicate headed by S.S. Kresge. The new owners opened branches on Milwaukee Avenue and in Oak Park in 1929, at Evergreen Plaza in 1952, and at Old Orchard in 1956. Montgomery Ward bought the company in 1957 to expand its Chicago operations. The Fair name initially remained in use. A new store opened at Randhurst Mall in 1962; it became the first location to take the Montgomery Ward name, in August 1963. The other locations followed in 1964. The State Street flagship closed in 1984 and was demolished in 1985. A new building was constructed on the site in 2001.
A sturdy 16oz pint glass that brings a little roadhouse spirit to everyday pours. The clear tempered glass showcases whatever you fill it with — amber beer, cold brew, or fresh juice — while a bold vintage-inspired script wraps the side for a subtle, nostalgic touch. It feels solid in the hand, resists everyday wear, and pairs easily with bar carts, kitchen counters, or a laid-back backyard table. Wash gently by hand to keep the lettering sharp and the glass crystal-clear. Built from tempered materials and assembled in the USA, this glass fits into evenings spent swapping stories, weekend morning routines, or those slow, quiet moments when a simple drink matters.
Product features
- 16 oz (0.473 L) capacity
- Tempered, durable glass construction
- BPA-free material
- Hand wash only to preserve finish
- Assembled in the USA from globally sourced parts
Care instructions
- Hand wash only
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Hand wash only