Small world. Post a link to another recipe or group by pasting the url into the box where you want it to show up. Ladies wore stockings with seams and hats. Did this store hire Fashion Artists? I was not aware of his one. Also some of the elevator lobby at Christmas time 1989, I was hoping you might be able to assist me, my mother had a Mandel Brothers Hutch and some other furniture from this retailer and its been in the family for 70+ Years. Pour in the hot milk in small amounts, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth. apex specialist superbadge challenge 1 solution Menu Toggle; child of athena personality. ~ Step 2. Images used with permission. I worked at the downtown Higbee's store for 14 years, until 1991, in different facets, with my last job being manager on the first floor in ladies accessories. In the early 70's Higbees did a huge campaign on imported goods from all over the world. We should always be thankful for such experiences, so that we can tell others about them and keep these memories alive, because there just isn't anything like it anymore.Thank you for sharing your insight with everybody!Bruce. I'm sure every town has that story to tell like I did. I met several famous people when I worked there Polly Bergan- I worked in her kiosk that day when she was selling her Oil of Turtle makeup. I can almost imagine your grandma; it seem like I should know her.I am happy to hear that this site bring back memories for so many people. Youre welcome! Combine the ham, turkey, cheese and pickles together in a large bowl. We also had the Party shop on the 5th floor next to the Ladies Lounge. Eating like a princess from a cardboard stove at Silver Grille.. All of the floors!! It was called "Country Club" billing in those days.and every sales check was mailed with the customer's statement, after being microfilmed. FOR THE DRESSING (makes one cup): One cup mayonnaise One hard-boiled egg, chopped Two tablespoons chopped parsley One teaspoon vinegar Combine salad ingredients with the dressing and mix. The greatest thrill of my life was going into Higbee's (prior to the name change of Dillard's, and obviously prior to the closing)and seeing the store at Christmas exactly as it appeared in A CHRISTMAS STORY. I had this for lunch, but it would make a great dinner. Not really connected to this, but sort of an odd setup between the same two areas. That was the case with this salad recipe from Hudson's in Detroit. I still have my Twigbee Bear with the price tag on the back of the tag still attached to the bear. The Maurice Salad was a staple of Hudson's 5 restaurants and we can see why! But the memory is very clear. 1055 Trumbull St. Detroit, MI 48216. I have a file folder full of their brochures. Joe Galati, c21joegalati@yahoo.com, Dear Joe:Thank you for the enormously entertaining note. They basically turned it into an office building with cubicles. Add parsley and egg; mix well. Excellent condition!! Let sit at room temperature for. Yes, during the Christmas season there was a Twigbee Bear campaign at The Higbee Company before it was evaporated by Dillards. I went thru the buyer training program in downtown Cleveland and became a buyer in the above Budget Store in 1965 to 1970. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. I highly recommend the book to anyone who misses the beautiful Higbee's days. found it hanging outside on a fence. It has a note inside that says it was given to my Grandma in 1972. Divide the lettuce among plates, top with salad and garnish each plate with 2 olives. I too remember the Silver Grille (thought there was an "e" at the end) and the hutch with little dishes. My neighbor was the chef who "invented" this salad and dressing. Its good to know the history of my city tho. I didn't see the Kitchen Center listed as a department on your list. So many people refer to WOODEN escalators at Hibgee's, but the main bank of escalators that virtually all shoppers used to travel from floor 1 to floor 12 were modern stainless steel with narrow grooves, just as are used to this day. That level of service is a lost art. I worked downtown and Midway early 70's. We use Yukon gold potatoes because they are a great all-purpose spud with a creamy bite. The Best ever! I assembled the pot pies in the 80's at the Westwood room and I we used pie crust tops brushed with egg. It is milky white with bue brown yellow and black design. 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded 12 -16 pimento stuffed olives directions Combine the first 6 dressing ingredients and stir to dissolve the sugar. I would love to tell him about my career in the music business. Toss together with the dressing. Combine the ham, turkey, chesse and pickles together in large bowl. Dice the egg and stir it in too. I worked out of Higbee's Kitchen Design Center (aka The Foster Company, and later The William Purdy Company) in the 1970' and 1980's. "Higbee Company Department Store", is the name of a Facebook group page. 819-665-6188 Tarisai Beisel. They used employees from all of the branches what a wonderful way to document that beautiful store and it's glamour.One of my most favorite things was from the "Attic Restaurant" in the Midway location, they served a Tuna Grilled Sandwich with slice tomatoesto this day have never found one that matches it''s warm delicious flavor.When I think of Cleveland I think of Higbee's first. We are attempting to bring back memories of Twigbees past. We share some more memories of Hudson's of Detroit and make another wonderful recipe that made them famous. A summer treat was getting dressed up and taking the bus downtown with my mom, aunt and cousin, to spend the day shopping at all the department stores and lunch at the Silver Grille, of course the highlight was the stove and cupboard. Modern recipes allow for more variation in dressings . 1/3 cup Miracle Whip. The Children's Party Luncheon (85 cents) consisted of "Creamed chicken, mashed potatoes, fresh peas and carrots, a teeny tiny whole loaf of bread with butter, a pot of cool cocoa and for dessert an ice cream cake with three candles." cant read artist but can read 44 maybe the year, on back has the Higbee Co cleveland picture gallery No 18425 any one know anything? G.O.R.P. I then went out to Harvard Avesonewhere where we marked merchndise for the new Parmatown store.I went to school in Lakewood and would take the '55' downtown and work after school. We moved to Columbus in 1971, so the kids didn't get to experience the thrill of the Thanksgiving Day parade, Twigbee shop and Halle's 7th floor. I have an old clay pitcher with Talavera stampings on the bottom. This was back in the 70's. I was a budding organist at that time and Higbees had Hammond organs that you could sit down and try out. 12-Hour Salad This recipe was Mom's scrumptious scheme to get her kids to eat vegetables. Though I remember this very clearly I find it hard to believe anyone, even Higbee's, would go to that much trouble for a child's lunch. It will most likely go to my brother who still lives in Ohio. I wanna tell him I like his salad! Posted by themidlifesecondwife in Food for Thought, Nostalgia, Bergdorf Goodman, Cleveland, Higbee, Nostalgia, Recipe, Ritz-Carlton, Salads. Most stores are converted to national nameplates, and definitely not the same as in their hay-day, even if the buildings still exist. My dad was operations VP from 1959-1970. Any guess, as to, what the cost may have been on them ? 13. Stamps and coins4th floor around the corner from the "notions" department, I am going to do some research and see if my Grandma Cecilia Higbee is related.. my sister just mailed me a English Pewter mug made in Sheffield England that says.. largest sales increase Higbee's Anniversary Sale Fall 1966 .. would love more info on this sale and mug if you have it. Editor's Tip: By cutting each of the various ingredients a little differently, you give chef salads a load of great texture in every bite. I have been looking for a security officer badge from them. Dillard neglected the Great Lakes Mall store (along with the old Horne's) for many years--it just seemed cluttered and forgotten. (Maurice Salad!) Where can I find information on Higbee's memorabilia? The Chandeliers are on the eleventh floor hung on racks made of 2x4's under plastic tarps. The curator's name is Eric Rivet, if you still have the item. On the back is the Higbee's Co label. I lived not to far from the Midway Mall store. I am not sure what I can do with it. "If you haven't seen Higbee's today, you haven't seen Higbee's!" Stir in ham, eggs, 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley and 1 1/2 cups cheddar. Combine the 6 dressing ingredients and stir to dissolve the sugar. The only remaining Cleveland store is Beachwood Place. Cindy from California, I worked in the Midway Mall location for a few years in the mid 70's and loved this company. The Daisy Sale was always a madhouse, and the chicken pot pie in the Zodiac room was my favorite. I was Manager of the College Board, working during the summer with a group of girls from other colleges. Mom thought this salad was a real bonus for the cook since it must be made the night before. So nice to find your site with all of this information and pictures. Each notch represented a store that would honor that charge. For the salad, chop the turkey/chicken, ham, cheese, cucumber, onion and pickles julienne style. Luckily, I found some salami in my refrigerator so I subbed that for the ham. ( or juice from 1 small onion). Also use to get the chocolate like malt in basement for 10 cents just under the elevator stairs that went to basement. I worked 4 Christmases and a summer at Higbee's as a "contingency employee" (basically a floater--I did stock and sales all over the downtown store) in the late 70s and early 80s. Did you work with Pam or Neil? Combine the ham, turkey, cheese and pickles together in a large bowl. My cousin also remembers a little wooden buffet, Thanks again. I miss those days! does anyone know about what time period Belgium made beaded small handbags for The Higbee Company..Clevland. I remember those. :). 4. To make salad, pile lettuce on a plate. Beat eggs in a small bowl and add milk to eggs. What a magical place. Thanks for any info. I have VERY, VERY fond memories of spending my Saturdays at Hudson's. Does anyone know where I can get a photo of one of those little stoves?? tsp prepared yellow mustard. They had all sorts of things on the menu but one of their most popular was their tea sandwich plate. Favorite Recipes from Higbee's Silver Grille $16.50 Back in print! Mix with one cup of classic Maurice dressing and place in a bowl lined with lettuce leaves. Combine butter and glour over low heat until it bubbles, slowly add water until mixture is smooth, add the remaining ingredients and whip until smooth. It is in very good condition. In the inside there is a tag that reads - Made in Belgium Expressly for The Higbee Company Cleveland. wondering if anyone has any old group photos of the employees of higbees from the 40 50s and 60s. Credit and collection people get a bad rap but we really helped bring in the outstanding money. any photos of belden village store interior? This compact cookbook features selections of entrees, soups and side dishes, salads and dressings, breads and muffins, cakes and frostings, and pies from one of Cleveland's . 22 Recipes to Celebrate Mardi Gras. I remember a fellow worker took me to a pass-through, perhaps on the tenth floor, that led to to the Higbee piano/organ department. Use the Help Forum for that. This was one of their few attempts at operating a downtown store and a complete failure. Also, thank you for this sweet ride down memory lane. My dad worked at Higbees so I had many delightful lunches . The Higbee's branch in Youngstown closed in 1982. I remember the dark paneling and high ceiling in Dad's office on the 9th floor. I found two oil paintings in a flea market of african americans one a man and one a woman. 'Love yah!! One has a black and white harlequin suit, the other is multi-colored paisley. 5. Combine the ham, turkey, cheese and pickles together in a large bowl. Aside from Detroit losing most of it's legacy like that, I suppose I ought to be happy the Lasalle building is being used at all (as fancy lofty-style apartments), I noticed they still have the bank of elevators on one side of the place, though I'm sure they only keep a couple operating anyway. Remove from the stove, and stir in the grated cheese, mixing until cheese is melted. But even better was the Silver Grill. The book notes that Higbees Silver Grille began serving meals to little tykes in this cardboard oven in 1974, but my memory (which could be faulty) suggests that I opened the oven doors to retrieve my creamed chicken and whipped potatoes in the 1960s. I loved the maurice salad also. Add butter and cheese packets. Take Note We will not respond to member emails. My mom always took my brother and me, and my aunt brought my cousin, and we had lunch at the Silver Grille downtown and thought we were the most special kids in the world. Taste McKelvey Company and operated just down the street for quite a while as Strouss direct competitor. I remember he was 18 and I believe he was in the military. Worked there also. All items will remain in the ownership of the donor and returned when requested. Marilyn, Florida, I am researching dept. I love finding out the information on where it came from. I'm a long way from Cleveland now for over 50 yrs, but my memories are firmly planted in Cleveland. I have been able to find only one other copy in the Cleveland Public Library. I have a shipping box with "The Higebee Company" name and address on it: Public Square, Cleveland 13, Ohio.Is it something your museum would like to have? Thank u for sharing your stories. My older sister remembers lunch in a toy stove and ice cream with a sparkler! Combine all ingredients. I had forgotten some of the merchandise that was on certain floors, so your Directory helped jar my memory. As an avid Higbee collector--I am pleased to see that there are others that are as enthusiastic about the "Golden Age" of retail as I am.I have been collecting memorabilia long before Higbee's demise under the Dillard's control.I find it refreshing that the building is currently being restored to it's original grandeur as a casino-The developers plan the remodel with a "light hand" and have saved the iconic crystal chandeliers that we all remember and love.Dillard's allowed them to fall into disrepair under their ownership & I feared they would be destroyed as much of Halle's splendor was after their closure.It is unfortunate that retailing in this country has come to the likes of Macy's (Federated Dept.