I miss going into the store and riding the old escalators or the elevators. Very labor intensive, not to mention the postage. Save A staple on the J.L. more, YUMMY and I missed it before..55555..FFF groupies!hehehehe, I was gonna say 'Who tha heck isClassique Maurice? Mix together the dressing ingredients and set aside. I appreciate your time and assistance. What a great place to work, I met my wife while working there, she worked on the sales floor what great memories I have working there! Whisk in the mayonnaise and season, to taste with freshly-ground sea salt and black pepper (I use a peppercorn blend). 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. We share some more memories of Hudson's of Detroit and make another wonderful recipe that made them famous. The newer escalators were installed where a second elevator system had been located as built during the original construction. Add parsley and egg; mix well. The flagship store at 100 Public Square is now the home of Ohio's first casino. When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. It was so special and enjoyable. In fact, the stand claimed that Higbee's actually stole their recipe. Blend lemon juice, vinegar, salt, mustard, dry mustard, onion puree and sugar until dissolved. The old escalators had to go to bring it up to code. Looking for Silver Grille kid's meal presentation box in which the meal was served. Whisk until sugar dissolves. What a magical place. I went thru the buyer training program in downtown Cleveland and became a buyer in the above Budget Store in 1965 to 1970. Sweet picklethats a new, or should I say old?, twist! I have an old picture with The Higher Company Cleveland Picture Gallery No. I would love to view any other photos of Higbee's Bridal Shop in downtown Cleveland, as my Grandmother worked there from the mid 60's to the late 80's. I'd LOVE to have one. You have such fond memories of Aunt Helen! The wooden escalators that were originally installed in the building ran from the basement to the 7th floor furniture department. . Combine the first 6 dressing ingredients and stir to dissolve the sugar. Hudson's dining room menu for decades, the Maurice Salad was a favorite of generations of shoppers. If only the new owners hadn't changed the interior. Any help on a pix of that luncheon stove would be appreciated.Cindy in Kansas. Secretly, your parent would hand you a $5 and you could buy gifts for your family, secretly yourself. I was wondering if you could provide some of those details. Hello! Happily, the foodif not the namewas the same. What a wonderful place to shop. Westgate Mall was closed in 2004 and demolished not too long afterward once the new Great Northern Dillards opened in March, 2003. Hi Laura! On one occasion we were seated by the water fountain in the center of the room. of a paper company (Westvaco Corp.). We are attempting to bring back memories of Twigbees past. I miss that store! Plate Salad: In a large mixing bowl toss the pasta, ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, pickle and dressing to combine. Mom thought this salad was a real bonus for the cook since it must be made the night before. I even remember the little concession stand below the Higbee's escalator in the terminal level where we got chocolate malted milk shakes when we skipped ice cream for dessert in the Silver Grill upstairs. Chop the chocolate into uniform small pieces and add to the above hot cream. Hudson's Maurice Salad Dressing: 2 teaspoons white vinegar 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 1-1/2 teaspoons onion juice 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons prepared Dijon . I would also check with the Cleveland history museum(s)to see if they have an interest - http://www.clevelandmemory.org/SpecColl/cdl/ would be a good place to start.BAK. I was assistant buyer of ladies hosiery on the main floor and had an office and stockroom on the 11th floor. So special. 3 cups diced or pulled chicken3/4 cup fresh or frozen peas1 cup fresh or frozen carrotsPie crust dough orcpuff pastry to cover top. they were located just south of the Elevators and the "newer" escalators. It is milky white with bue brown yellow and black design. I worked in downtown Cleveland for 14 years through the 60's and into the 70's. The backstage areas were truly amazing; seemed to go on forever, and I sometimes got the feeling they were haunted. We appeared in the employee shows produced by John Bohn and also sang in the Christmas Carole chorus on the steps right next to my department. The people I worked with were great Connie; Mr Brady ; John K. And of course the wonderful plays in the spring that Rocco Scotti was the musical director. When the people at Higbee's "borrowed" the recipe without Mr. Weber's permission (you can get in a lot of trouble doing that these days . Sadly now out of business. I miss those days! 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 . Classic Salad from J.L. Divide lettuce among chilled plates, top with salad. Divide lettuce among chilled plates, top with salad. Toss the lettuce, ham, turkey or chicken and Swiss cheese in a large salad bowl. I was yound when Higbees chnaged to Dillards but I remember the store well. The store had so many opportunities for its staff to learn all the retail functions. While the potatoes are steamed, mix the vinegar with scallions, salt and pepper. Steps. Higbee's had an interesting history prior to moving to the location at the Terminal Tower. I had this for lunch, but it would make a great dinner. At this point either toss with as much dressing as you like or pass the dressing for individual servings. My dad worked in the fine jewelry department. Combine the first 6 dressing ingredients and stir to dissolve the sugar. 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. Add butter and cheese packets. The memory has always been with me. I believe your Belden Village entry is incorrect--the mall didn't open until 1970, when Higbee's was an original anchor. This is where the world famous Maurice salad originated as the dressing appeared on salads at Hudson's and bottles of the dressing quickly became a hot seller. It was the first time to see many exotic pieces in almost every department. Well, CHris, at least 2 of the buildings are still standing. A few years ago we found that Webers in Fairview Park has the original machine and recipe and makes the famous Frosted Malted that we all remember so well. Christmas time was amazing, and for children the Twigbee Shop, riding the escalators & elevators but as a child my most cherished memory was down in the basement where they had the frosty bar. There has been little renovation to the interior, still has the old wooden floors and I think a wooden staircase. I hope they take better care of the chandeliers. Put in 24 greased muffin tins. Also use to get the chocolate like malt in basement for 10 cents just under the elevator stairs that went to basement. My best memory was going up to a christmas shop through a doorway that was only small enough for a child to pass through. I was wondering if anyone knew of Darvis Fashion School as I have a class ring from 1930..I have found very little information but, thought surely someone here would know about this school..Any information will be greatly appreciated..Thank you.. [1] Some recipes use dried cranberries instead of cherries, add other kinds of fruit such as apple or mandarin orange, omit or substitute the blue . Dad Jokes To Keep the Whole Family Laughing. 1. 1055 Trumbull St. Detroit, MI 48216. Much appreciate! Email me at MrBigdaddy89@netscape.netJason Basinger. To this day people can't forgive the former CEO of Food Town for what he done and criticized him for once appearing dressed at some Nazi general for a WWII reenactment a few years back.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/rich-iott/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY9M7tGcLX0http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2010/11/21/Food-Town-s-familiar-name-resonates-with-area-shoppers.htmlGetting back to what I was saying earlier, the way Clevelanders have "A Christmas Story" to be thankful for the memory of Higbee's to exist at all, I would say the same for "Logorama" despite it's rather blatant stereotypical approach to characterization and nobody really gives a care for one measly logo that still resonates with me, having gone to that place all the time for my late mother before her passing. We never missed the Friday after Thanksgiving, when she took my brother & me to see Santa and eat at the Silver Grille. Mix with one cup of classic Maurice dressing and place in a bowl lined with lettuce leaves. 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. (My husband has fond Maurice Salad @ Hudson's memories, too! Worked there also. Combine all . It's super tasty with bursts of flavor with each bite.This would be perfect for any occasion and it's so good I made it again a few days after filming! Add remaining dressing ingredients and mix well. The salesladies in Higbee's boys department used to fall all over me as I got to shop to my heart's content, and sign Dad's name! A 1931 Higbee advertisement described the Silver Grille as "modern" and "gracious.". Mix with one cup of classic Maurice dressing and place in a bowl lined with lettuce leaves. There was a small glass chicken and I believe it may have had creamed chicken in it with mashed potatoes. any photos of belden village store interior? We have two harlequin rabbits ( stuffed), with "Hig Bee" price tags on them. One of my tax coworkers, David H. Neff (Dave) told me how he had worked for years as an Accounting Manager at Higbee's, in the Downtown Cleveland Store. As my husband and I were exploring the new casino in the old Higbee Building today, it felt like just a short time ago that I was shopping there. It was called Eatons Tea Room. Thanks for posting. This is for a forthcoming book and your memories will be so appreciated.Sharon Hazardsharonhaz@aol.com, George Leighty When I was with Higbees 1974 thru 1977 It was a fantastic place to work. It has iceberg lettuce, Swiss cheese, ham, turkey, pickles, and a creamy dressing. 1 Head iceberg lettuce lettuce-shredded Combine the 6 dressing ingredients and stir to dissolve the sugar. I used to have it at Higbee's Department Store in the Cleveland, Ohio area. J. L. Hudson Maurice Dressing and Salad - Recipe | Cooks.com top www.cooks.com. There are a number of books about Cleveland's department stores, Euclid Avenue, and Higbee's on the emarket, and I would recommend them to anyone who wants to go further.Thanks again for sharing your memories!Bruce. its an Armour, dresser,headboard with bed frame, I noticed that there is no mention of the Higbee store that was located in Lodi, Ohio. As to the chandeliers, I understood that Forest City was very protective of those and had concerns about Dillards care of them. Higbee's benefited from the sad demise of Halle's but not enough to remain independent or at least attract a buyer more thoughtful than Dillard and DeBartolo. Love to hear from you. Although, the Hotel Metropole, which was once Mabley & Co., one of Detroit's biggest stores in the 19th century, is being renovated as office space for Bedrock Development. I've been told the narrow wood escalator in the back of the store is still there, but is walled off and you can only get to it from the 5th floor, which is under the casino's control. Dillards also operates Southpark and Great Northern, but these never were Higbees. my grandfather was the last McKelvey to run the store before selling to Higbees. Tip from Mel: Even when I am making egg salad, I chop the white and yolk separately. It had a beautiful arcade of display windows from the 1930's, polished black granite, revolving doors and all of the trappings of a downtown store. I have a picture taken with him when I was 5 years old. Some of my most magical memories of childhood are wrapped up in that store. Egg Salad Recipe with the Best Dressing The easiest Egg Salad Recipe. Fans of A Christmas Story, filmed primarily in Cleveland, will remember Higbees; its iconic display windows feature prominently in the film and contained Ralphies holy grailthe Red Ryder BB gun. 2 tbsp baking powder. I'm in my 60's now, but can still remember back in the mid '50's when we went on our annual visit to see Santa and had lunch in the Silver Grille. The "Basement Store" consisted of a full line of apparal and jewelry for both men and women as well a domestics department. 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? I have such great memories of Higbee's. I worked on the dock, I still have my blue uniform shirts with an H and Higbee's embroidered on them. We had tossed salad or a fresh fruit cup served with most of the meals. Trivia question: Does anybody remember the black and amber buttons on all the Otis elevators? I am looking for my drum teacher that I took lessons from at higbee's downtown Cleveland. The Higbee's branch in Youngstown closed in 1982. I'd love to talk with other former employees. I walked past the Higbee Building today and could hardly look at it. You might be thinking of your moms sister Helen. Wonderful!!! Stir in egg and mayo and pulse in a food processor until smooth. A beautiful store, immortalized in a classic movie. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Receive notifications of new posts by email. I didn't have onion juice and didn't want to juice an onion so I just mashed up some onion and used that instead. When Dillard took over 10 years later, they destroyed the look of the main floor. Wondered if there is a museum to donate some gems like this purse, Local history museums will often take this sort of thing. My Aunt Mary Szekely made all the tickets for the merchadise on the 11th floor.I started working there when I was 16..1966. 1 hard cooked egg, diced salt to taste Salad Ingredients: 14 Oz ham, cut into strips 14 oz turkey, cut into strips 14 oz swiss cheese, cut into strips 1/2 Cup slivered sweet gherkin pickles 1 Head iceberg lettuce lettuce-shredded How to make it Combine the 6 dressing ingredients and stir to dissolve the sugar. No but I do have several pictures of the Downtown store in the last days of the Silver Grille. The mezzanine restaurant was awesome. The salad itself featured unique flavors from sweet Gherkin and olives which married perfectly with the dressing. Add remaining dressing ingredients and mix well. But the memory is very clear. These dressers brought me to this page and all these wonderful memories. I would donate anything to the to the Western Reserve Historical Society, www.wrhs.org.Thanks for keeping Higbee's alive in our memories! tsp prepared yellow mustard. Lodi is a village of approximately 2200 people and a major state route that runs right through the middle of town and right along side the old Higbee building. There could only be one. On the back of the picture someone has written that the picture was made by Mollie McCoy in 1898. Where can I find information on Higbee's memorabilia? trying to locate the former buyer of womans jr apparel former Miss Pat Potras can you help. Thank u for sharing your stories. Spray a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick baking spray. And the ice cream at the end, a scoop of ice cream on a plate, with an inverted cone on it, decorated like a clown face. Is there anyone who can help me with this information. Memories!!! I worked at The Westwood Room in Higbee's Westgate when I was in high school ('63 & '64) - I remember the meals - they were the same as the downtown store, and when I saw the recipes in the book I have, I couldn't believe my eyes. Well a least the recipe isn't lost forever. 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. I remember there were goldfish in the pool. Stir in ham, eggs, 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley and 1 1/2 cups cheddar. This was about 4 years after the store closed. Fresh lettuce, chicken breast, tomato, cucumber, feta, Parmesan, Michigan dried cherries and homemade croutons with berry cherry vinaigrette. I remember that in the 50s. Stickers with the #s are on the back of each one. It was wonderful. In its heyday I wonder how many people worked at Higbee's Downtown. So comforting were my memories of lunch with Aunt Helen at the Silver Grille that when Cleveland Landmarks Presspublished The Silver Grille: Memories and Recipes a number of years ago, I snapped up a copy at Walden Books. 1. I was a budding organist at that time and Higbees had Hammond organs that you could sit down and try out. I was the but trying to remember all.. Marilyn, Florida, I am researching dept. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), My Right Eye: A Medical Memoir by Marci Rich, Darryle Pollack: I Never Signed Up For This, Hi there! Not sure, I was a small child then. Toss together with the dressing. Published by on June 29, 2022. I have a Higbee's booklet titled "Jolly Jester Land Higbee Toytown." This morning i stopped at a body shop to have work done on my car and the guy had a Higbee's trailer in his driveway! I'll always love Cleveland, Ohio. I am looking for my drum teacher who gave lessons at Higbee's downtown Cleveland.It was October of 1965 and he was 18 and I believe he was in the military. The casino has actually done some construction to re-create some of the older stylings of Higbee's. Originally compiled and written by Richard Karberg, this streamlined edition by Judith Karberg (the original author's wife) and Jane Hazen. wondering if anyone has any old group photos of the employees of higbees from the 40 50s and 60s. Were they auctioned off by chance? I still have my dads' coat that he bought from there. Macy's doesn't compare for me!) I'm saving it. From the days you would spend hours shopping, then go upstairs and "Lunch" in the dining room. Lunch was better than seeing Santa because of the little metal stove. We use Yukon gold potatoes because they are a great all-purpose spud with a creamy bite. The basement was also the location of the Frosty Bar, located under the escalators at the Terminal Tower entrance. I think there is a video of them on YouTube.PS: The buttons were Otis Lexan fixtures. I have a salmon color teddy bear that has a square label on the back that says Debutante Shop The Higbee Company. The food was every bit as good as in the Silver Grill at half the price. . Young girls and their mothers, aunts and older sisters all migrated downtown or uptown depending on the town during the 1960s and you have brought back those wonderful memories. Chill dressing. It has a sapphire in the middle, with 2 diamonds on either side (25 years). I've had this bookmarked since it was posted and finally got around to it today. Add remaining dressing ingredients and mix well. Mom says all the children were ladies and gentlemen back then, no running or loud kids. i cant believe no ones mentioned the cardboard stoves with the kids menu on the back! It was a wonderful experience for a little 3 year old. Pour the dressing over the. I don't see any mention of the coin department. A Michigan salad is a type of green salad popular at restaurants in the Detroit area and other parts of Michigan. I have a file folder full of their brochures. I'm not sure what condition the chandeliers are in. "If you haven't seen Higbee's today, you haven't seen Higbee's!" Accessible only by employee elevators. (So, for that matter, is Waldens.) They had great blueberry muffins too. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Combine all ingredients, bake until crust is brown per crust instricyionsCREAM SAUSE FOR PIE1/2 c butter, 1/2 +2 tbls flour, 4 c water, 2 tbls chicken base, salt to taste.