7 Stores That Anyone Who Grew Up In Ohio Will Undoubtedly Remember
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April Dray
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If you grew up in Ohio, chances are, there are some long-gone department stores that you miss. From Christmas shopping at Lazarus to munching on popcorn at Hills, shopping in Ohio just isn’t quite the same these days. The following are 7 stores that anyone who grew up in Ohio will undoubtedly remember. See how many you recall shopping at:
Remember the days of enjoying free popcorn while you shop? Most stores of this department store chain (founded in 1957 in Youngstown) were located in Ohio up until the late 90s when the chain was acquired by Ames.
This regional department store chain was a popular Christmas shopping destination, based in Columbus until the early 2000s. The F & R Lazarus and Co. made way for Macy's in 2005.
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For nearly 75 years, Big Bear was a central Ohio institution with stores also operating in West Virginia. This supermarket chain met its final demise in 2004.
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With more than 140 stores, a theater and a food court in its heyday, this Arkon-area mall officially closed in 2008. A few years later, two of its still open anchor stores, Sears and JC Penney, also closed, leaving it completely abandoned.
Pictured is Cleveland's Sealtest Dairy, circa 1960. Sealtest Dairy Company was ultimately acquired from Kraft in 1993 by Unilever.
This discount department store chain was sold and dismantled in the late 80s. It was founded in Columbus and its headquarters was stationed in Worthington.
This Cleveland department store was re-branded as Dillard's in 1992. Today, the building is home to the Jack Cleveland Casino.
What other Ohio stores do you remember from the past? Share your memories with us!
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