Midtown South in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Retail Pioneers
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— 34th Street district —
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 29, 2020
1. Retail Pioneers wayside
Front:
Hello…
I was a model in the 1914 fashion exhibition “Les Promenades des Toilettes,” and wore this evening gown by couturier Gustave Beer. The annual show brought the glamour of Paris couture to Gimbles at 33rd Street..
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Retail pioneers built the first large stores on Sixth Avenue between 32nd and 34th Streets in the early 1900s. Over 100 years later, these blocks are still part of one of Manhattan’s shopping districts.
Bottom:
“We are not satisfied until our customers are.”
- Adam Gimbel, founder of Gimbels department stores and one of the early proponents for excellent customer service in retail, 1842.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 40° 44.932′ N, 73° 59.312′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown South. Marker is on Broadway north of West 32nd Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 West 333rd Street, New York NY 10001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Greeley Square (a few steps from this marker); New York Tribune (within shouting distance of this marker); Jerry McAuley’s Mission (within shouting
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Regarding Retail Pioneers. The Manhattan Mall and the Herald Center are listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. Gimbels. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on August 31, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Saks Fifth Avenue. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on August 31, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. E.J. Korvette. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on August 31, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
4. Manhattan Mall. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on August 31, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 29, 2020
2. Retail Pioneers venue
The Broadway side of the Manhattan Mall
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 29, 2020
3. Retail Pioneers, front detail
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 29, 2020
4. Retail Pioneers wayside, back
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 29, 2020
5. Retail Pioneers wayside, back detail
Panel 1
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 29, 2020
6. Retail Pioneers wayside, back detail
Panel 2
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 29, 2020
7. Retail Pioneers wayside, back detail
Panel 3
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 29, 2020
8. Retail Pioneers wayside, back detail
Panel 4
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 7, 2009
9. Herald Center, formerly E.J. Korvettes, originally Saks 34th Street
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 25, 2019
10. The Manhattan Mall, formerly Gimbels
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 16, 2017
11. The Gimbels name lives on, if not the stores.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on August 31, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
