31 Vintage Photos of the Higbee's Department Store Building Construction

The Higbee's Department Store was founded in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1860. The iconic store was built as part of the Terminal Tower complex in September 1932, and was known as one of the most modern and luxurious department stores in the country.

Photos courtesy of the Cleveland Memory Project

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Early excavation work for the Higbees Department store.
Early excavation work for the Higbees Department store.
East and west arcade at 100 foot level between Column 11 and Column 110.
East and west arcade at 100 foot level between Column 11 and Column 110.
Higbees Building - Interior at 3-75-5 level.
Higbees Building - Interior at 3-75-5 level.
Higbees Building - Interior at 3-75-5 level.
Higbees Building - Interior at 3-75-5 level.
Higbees Building - Interior at ground level
Higbees Building - Interior at ground level
Higbees Building - Interior at street level
Higbees Building - Interior at street level
Higbees Building - Interior construction
Higbees Building - Interior construction
Higbees Building - Interior construction
Higbees Building - Interior construction
Higbees Building - south on Ontario Street
Higbees Building - south on Ontario Street
Higbees Building - Street level
Higbees Building - Street level
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