Stern Brothers, New York City, New York

Stern Brothers on 42nd Street, with its south-facing facade
overlooking Bryant Park and the New York Public Library

42nd STREET STORE DIRECTORY

Subway Level

  



Foreign Market Dept. 665 • Records Dept. 779 • Stern’s Luncheonette • Bryant Park Shops

Street Floor

Jewelry Dept. 240 • Fine Jewelry Dept. 245 • Perfumes Dept. 300 • Cosmetics Dept. 300 • Toiletries Dept. 305 • Notions Dept. 310 • Closet Shop Dept. 311 • Stationery Dept. 320 • Smoke Shop • Dress Accessories Dept. 224 • Fashion Accessories Dept. 229 • Sun Spec Shop Dept. 240 • Hat Bar Dept. 201 • Leather Accessories Dept. 254 • Gloves Dept. 230 • Handbags Dept. 251 • Hosiery Dept. 260 • Slipper Bar Dept. 215 • Umbrellas Dept. 360 • Street Floor Sportswear Dept. 156 • Street Floor Shoes Dept. 217/219/221 • Street Floor Lingerie Dept. 283 • Luggage Dept. 815 • Fine Foods Dept. 811
Men’s Store Men’s Suits Dept. 400 • Men’s Coats Dept. 440 • Men’s Accessories Dept. 412 • Men’s Furnishings Dept. 410 • Men's Dress Shirts Dept. 415 • Men’s Sportswear Dept. 430 • Men’s Sweaters Dept. 430 • Men’s Shoes Dept. 460 • Men’s Hats • Quarangle Shop Dept. 409 • In Gear • Continental Shop Dept. 608 • The Hampton Shop Dept. 406
43rd StreetCorners East Dept. 324

Street Floor MezzanineHealth and Beauty Aids Dept. 305 • Surgical Aids • Camera Shop Dept. 328 • Travel Bureau • Photo Studio • Repair Center

Second FloorChildren’s World Dept. 174 • Children’s Accessories Dept. 173 • Children’s Underwear Dept. 182 • Children’s Shoes Dept. 220 • Minikin Shop • Infants’ Wear Dept. 186 • Infants’ Furniture Dept. 185 • Toddlers’ Wear • Girls’ World Dept. 170 • Girls’ Accessories Dept. 173 • Sub-Teen Shop Dept. 171 • Childrens’ 3-6X Dept. 180 • Boy’s Shop Dept. 440/445 • Lingerie Dept. 270 • Sleepwear Dept. 275 • Loungewear Dept. 271 • Loungetique Dept. 290 • Bra Salon Dept. 281 • Girdles Dept. 280 • Midtown Sportswear Dept. 146 • Midtown Shop Dept. 137 • Midtown Shop (Half Sizes) Dept. 138 • Sophisticate Shop Dept. 128 • Casual Shop • Daytime Dresses Dept. 190 • Berkshire Shop Dept. 192 • Cotton Corner Dept. 195

Fashion Third

The Suit Shop • Fur Salon Dept. L120 • Better Coat Salon Dept. 114 • Weather or Not Shop Dept. 113 • Shoe Salon Dept. 210/211/217 • Better Dresses Dept. 140 • Better Sportswear Dept. 150 • Town and Country Shop Dept. 148 • Sportique Dept. 149 • Young Couture Dept. 132 • Specialty Shop Dept. 133 • Bridal Salon Dept. 131 • Misses’ Dresses Dept. 135 • Misses’ Sportswear Dept. 149 • Casa del Sol Dept. 143 • Blouses Dept. 159 • Sportswear Dept. 142 • Misses' Coats Dept. 152 • Resort World • Junior Shoes Dept. 215 • Junior Dresses Dept. 165/166 • Junior Sportswear Dept. 145 • New-tiquity Dept. 167 • Suede and Leather Shop Dept. 110 • Millinery Dept. 200 • Wiggery Dept. 265 • Eat and Run

Fourth FloorDomestics Dept. 560 • Blankets Dept. 570 • Sheets • Table Linens Dept. 550 • Towels Dept. 552 • Bath Shop Dept. 552 • Pillows Dept. 560 • Bedspreads Dept. 571 • Curtains Dept. 635 • Draperies Dept. 631 • Decorative Pillows Dept. 540 • Slipcovers Dept. 630 • Floor Coverings Dept. 623 • Rugs Dept 631 • Fabrics Dept. 510 • Art & Needlework Dept. 540 • Singer Sewing Center Dept. 700

Fifth FloorFireplace Shop Dept. 673 • Housewares Dept. 670/671 • Bath Shop Dept. 670 • Gourmet Aisle Dept. 680 • Appliances Dept. 730 • China Dept. 650 • Silver Dept. 350 • Clocks Dept. 246 • Gift Shop • Glassware Dept. 651 • Lamps Dept. 640 • Mirrors • Toys Dept. 830 • Televisions Dept. 775 • Stereos Dept. 770 • Vacuums Dept. 720 • Summer Furniture Dept. 675 • Casual Furniture Dept. 615 • Sporting Goods Dept. 830 • Books Dept. 340 • Musical Instruments Dept. 779

Sixth FloorSpecial Events Center

Seventh FloorFurniture Dept. 607/609 • Furniture Import Bazaar Dept. 612 • Bedding Dept. 619 • Recliners Dept. 605 • Occasional Furniture • Beauty Spot • Picture Gallery Dept. 661

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