The Joseph Horne Company, often referred to simply as Joseph Horne's or Horne's, was an American department store chain based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The store was one of the oldest in the country being founded on February 22, 1849, but was often overlooked as it maintained only a regional presence. The chain ceased operations in 1994 after being merged with the Lazarus division of Federated Department Stores.
Former Joseph Horne Company flagship store in Downtown Pittsburgh
Advertisement depicting the founders and buildings of the Joseph Horne Company
Former Joseph Horne Company building at Wood St. and Liberty Ave.
Horne department store (left) and office building (right) shortly after the major fire in 1897
Lazarus (department store)
F&R Lazarus & Company was a regional department store with its retail chain operating primarily in the U.S. Midwest, and based in Columbus, Ohio. For over 150 years, Lazarus was influential in the American retail industry, particularly during the early 20th century as a founding partner in Federated Department Stores, and continued until the nameplate was retired on March 6, 2005, in favor of Macy's.
Simon Lazarus, founder of what was to become The F&R Lazarus & Co., which blossomed into Macy's, Inc. (formerly Federated Department Stores).
Lazarus plaque
Former Lazarus flagship store in Downtown Columbus