William H. Block Co. (Block's) Spiral Notebook
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William H. Block Co. (Block's) Spiral Notebook
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Give notes, plans, and memories a connection to Indianapolis history with this William H. Block Co. spiral notebook. Block's was founded in 1874 and grew into a major Indiana department store chain. Its downtown Illinois and Market streets store opened in 1911, then was expanded and redesigned in a moderne style in 1934. The company later reached Bloomington and regional shopping malls, reflecting changes in how Hoosiers shopped. A fitting everyday notebook for former customers, local history enthusiasts, and collectors of regional retail stories.
Founded in Indianapolis in 1874 by Herman Wilhelm Bloch, an immigrant from Austria-Hungary who Americanized his name to William H. Block, the company grew into a major Indiana department store chain. Its downtown store moved to a new eight-story building at Illinois and Market streets, which opened on October 3, 1911. The building was nearly doubled in size in 1934 and redesigned in a moderne style by architect Kurt Vonnegut Sr. Block's expanded beyond Indianapolis, opening a Bloomington branch in 1942 and regional mall stores from 1958 onward. Allied Stores acquired the company in 1962. In 1984, Allied folded the Springfield, Ohio, Edward Wren Co. into Block's. Federated Department Stores acquired Block's in 1987, discontinued its name, and converted many locations to Lazarus stores. The downtown Indianapolis store closed in 1993; its upper floors later became apartments, and the building complex is called The Block. Macy's is identified in the article as the chain's final successor organization.
Give notes, plans, and memories a connection to Indianapolis history with this William H. Block Co. spiral notebook. Block's was founded in 1874 and grew into a major Indiana department store chain. Its downtown Illinois and Market streets store opened in 1911, then was expanded and redesigned in a moderne style in 1934. The company later reached Bloomington and regional shopping malls, reflecting changes in how Hoosiers shopped. A fitting everyday notebook for former customers, local history enthusiasts, and collectors of regional retail stories.
Founded in Indianapolis in 1874 by Herman Wilhelm Bloch, an immigrant from Austria-Hungary who Americanized his name to William H. Block, the company grew into a major Indiana department store chain. Its downtown store moved to a new eight-story building at Illinois and Market streets, which opened on October 3, 1911. The building was nearly doubled in size in 1934 and redesigned in a moderne style by architect Kurt Vonnegut Sr. Block's expanded beyond Indianapolis, opening a Bloomington branch in 1942 and regional mall stores from 1958 onward. Allied Stores acquired the company in 1962. In 1984, Allied folded the Springfield, Ohio, Edward Wren Co. into Block's. Federated Department Stores acquired Block's in 1987, discontinued its name, and converted many locations to Lazarus stores. The downtown Indianapolis store closed in 1993; its upper floors later became apartments, and the building complex is called The Block. Macy's is identified in the article as the chain's final successor organization.
| One Size | |
| Height, in | 8.00 |
| Length, in | 6.00 |
| Thickness, in | 0.60 |
Product features
- 118 ruled pages (59 sheets) of smooth 90gsm paper for clear, bleed-resistant writing
- 350gsm front and back covers with a printed front and dark grey back for durability
- Metal spiral binding that lays flat and allows easy page removal
- Interior document pocket on back cover for storing receipts, maps, or notes
- Compact size: 6" x 8" (15.2 x 20.3 cm) — portable and ride-ready
Care instructions
- Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.
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Care instructions: Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.