Lasalle & Koch Co., Toledo, Ohiolife insurance cost

In November of 1917, The Lasalle &
Koch Co. moved to a 9-story building
designed by the New york firm of
Starrett & Van Vleck.

Ten years later, the cornice was raised and extra floors
were added to the building, which was designed in the
Itlalian Renaissance style.

The interior of the palatial store was characterized by ex-
ceptionally high ceilings, and detailing which was said
to be inspired by the Cathedral in Toledo, Spain.

A concave bank of elevators serving
the upper floors was a unique fea-
ture of the store, and one repeated
by the same architects in their design
for the similar Davison-Paxon store
in Atlanta.

Lasalle's became associated with the R.H. Macy Co. of New
York in 1923, but retained its own name. Interestingly, the
store building pre-dates the merger but has much in com-
mon with Macy's facilities from the same era.

A street-level photo emphasizes the height
and bulk of Lasalle's, but also shows how
the period details give the large building
a human quality.

Lasalle's - Toledo's
Greatest Store

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The Lasalle & Koch Co.
513 Adams Street
Toledo, Ohio 43603

CHerry 3-8811

Lower Level
Hardware • Garden Shop • Dining Room
Lasalle’s Budget Store

Main Floor
Sweaters • Blouses • Main Floor Sportswear • Millinery • Notions • Accessories • Scarves • Hosiery • Handbags • Small Leather Goods • Ladies’ Shoes • Jewelry • Fine Jewelry • Silver • Books Stationery • Candy • Gourmet Foods • Men’s Accessories • Men’s Furnishings • Dress Shirts • Ties • Men’s Shoes • Razor Shop • Men’s Sportswear • Sport Shirts • Young Men’s Shop • Men’s Clothing • Men’s Outerwear • New Traditions

Mezzanine
Repair Center • Coins and Stamps

Second Floor
Misses’ Sleepwear • Loungewear • Robes • Foundations • Jr. Intimate Shop • One Stop Maternity Shop • Shoes • Joyce Patio • Designer Shoes • Pin Money Shop

Third Floor
Fashion Third Dresses • Sportswear • Better Dresses • Better Sportswear • Better Blouses • Better Sweaters • Contemporary Sportswear • Country Corner • Miss Lasalle Shop • The Clubhouse • After 5 Shop • Town Shop • The Little Shop • Coats • Fur Salon • Tannery • Young Collector • Perspective • Women’s World
Junior World Junior Dresses • Junior Coordinates • Jr. Scene • Junior Separates • Junior Coats

Fourth Floor
Young World Children’s Accessories • Children’s Shoes • Infants • Toddlers • Girl’s Wear • Boys’ Wear • Teen Shop • Luggage • Toy World

Fifth Floor
Domestics • Sheets • Comforters • Bedspreads • Draperies • Custom Draperies • Fabrics • Art Needlework

Sixth Floor
China • Crystal • Glassware • Gifts • Housewares • Cookware • Stereos and Radios • Televisions • Major Appliances • Sweepers • Records • Espresso Bar

Seventh Floor
Customer Services • Beauty Salon • Lamps • Sporting Goods

Eighth Floor
Executive Offices • The Country House • The Grill Room • The English Room • The French Room

Ninth Floor
Furniture • Chairs • Bedding • Rugs • Broadloom • Karastan Gallery • Pictures • Mirrors • The Corner Shop • Music Center

(398,000 sq. ft.)