Denholm and McKay Co., Worcester, Massachusetts

1951 facade of Denholms

1960 High Street Entrance to Denholms

Stylized advertising image of Denholms main store in Worcester

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Denholm and McKay Co.

484 Main Street

Worcester, Massachusetts

753-4721

DENHOLMS STORE DIRECTORY (200,000 sq. ft.)

Lower Level

Housewares • Garden Shop • Fireplace Shop • Clocks • Floor Care

First Floor

Jewelry • Watch Repair • Cosmetics • Handbags • Belts • Gloves • Umbrellas • Hosiery • Handkerchiefs • Millinery • Umbrellas • Blouses • Skirts • Sweaters • Notions • Stationery • Bridge Accessories • Candies • Men's Furnishings • Men's Clothing • Men's Sportswear • Men's Shoes • Men's Hats

Chatham Street

Gourmet Shop • Bakery • Fabrics • White Sewing Center

Mezzanine

Personnel Offices

Second Floor

Bedding • Towels • Pillows • Books • Gift Wrapping • Foundations • Negligees • Sleepwear • Lingerie • Robes • Uniforms

Chatham Street

Girls' Wear • Poise & Ivy Shop • Young Juniors

Third Floor

Sportswear • Dresses • Better Dresses • Salisbury Shop • The Place on 3 • Coats • Suits • Boutique Shops • Gift Boutique • Bridal Salon • Fur Salon • Millinery • Junior Dresses • Junior Sportswear • Junior Coats • Junior High Shop • Fashion Shoes • Capezio Shop • Boys' Clothing • Varsity Shop • Infants' Wear • Infants' Furniture • Children's Shoes

Chatham Street

Toddler's Wear • Girl Scouts • Girls' Wear • Teen Age Shop

Fourth Floor

China • Glassware • Silverware • Gift Shop • Clocks • Artificial Flowers • Furniture • Matresses • Kitchen Furniture

Chatham Street

Toys • bicycles

Fifth Floor

Curtains • Draperies • Decorative Pillows • Upholstery • Interior Decorating • Floor Coverings • Lamps • Pictures • Mirrors • Mirrors • Radios • Televisions • Records • Art and Needlework • Artist's Supplies • Luggage • Cameras • Paints • Cash Office • Credit Office

Chatham Street

Sign Shop

Sixth Floor

Beauty Salon • General Offices

Chatham Street

Advertising Office

BRANCH STORES

Auburn MA (1971)

Auburn Mall 

67,000 sq. ft.

Thanks to Christopher Sawyer, of the Denholm and McKay Web Site for all of the information in this exhibit.  Chris is devoted to the history of this memorable retailer and graciously provided a directory, history, photos, and logos in order to make this exhibit possible.