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'''Blach's''' was a family owned department store located on the northwest corner of [[3rd Avenue North]] and [[20th Street North|20th Street]] in downtown Birmingham. | '''Blach's''' was a family owned department store located on the northwest corner of [[3rd Avenue North]] and [[20th Street North|20th Street]] in downtown [[Birmingham]]. | ||
The logo Blach's used was the image of a calla lily and a layman's square which stood for the store's motto: Blach's treats you fair and square. | The logo Blach's used was the image of a calla lily and a layman's square which stood for the store's motto: Blach's treats you fair and square. | ||
Blach's was originally founded in [[1887]]. In [[1935]] the former [[Bencor Hotel]] building was completely remodeled in a modernist style by [[Warren, Knight and Davis]] for Blach's department store. The arched windows were squared off, the cornice and window trim were stripped away and the brickwork was stuccoed over and painted off-white. The store moved into its new location in [[1936]] and remained there until closing. | Blach's was originally founded in [[1887]]. In [[1935]] the former [[Bencor Hotel]] building was completely remodeled in a modernist style by [[Warren, Knight and Davis]] for Blach's department store. The arched windows were squared off, the cornice and window trim were stripped away and the brickwork was stuccoed over and painted off-white. The store moved into its new location in [[1936]] and remained there until closing. | ||
During the [[1945 printers' strike]], which stopped the publication of all three of Birmingham's daily newspapers, [[WAPI-AM]] posted news stories in two of Blach's windows, organized by various categories. The resulting crowds, according to ''Time'' magazine, "all but blocked traffic past the store." | |||
In January [[1987]], Blach's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. At the time, the store had $1.85 in liabilities against $1.3 million in inventory and $1.26 million in accounts receivable. The store's reorganization was unsuccessful and its closing was announced in December of that year. | In January [[1987]], Blach's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. At the time, the store had $1.85 in liabilities against $1.3 million in inventory and $1.26 million in accounts receivable. The store's reorganization was unsuccessful and its closing was announced in December of that year. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
* "Printers' Exit" [http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,803697,00.html]. (August 6, 1945). ''Time''. | |||
* Warren, Kathleen. (January 1987). "Blach's, as expected, files Chap. 11 plan to reorganize." ''Daily News Record''. | * Warren, Kathleen. (January 1987). "Blach's, as expected, files Chap. 11 plan to reorganize." ''Daily News Record''. | ||
* Warren, Kathleen. (December 1987). "101-year-old Blach's to liquidate." ''Daily News Record''. | * Warren, Kathleen. (December 1987). "101-year-old Blach's to liquidate." ''Daily News Record''. | ||
Revision as of 10:56, 28 February 2008
Blach's was a family owned department store located on the northwest corner of 3rd Avenue North and 20th Street in downtown Birmingham.
The logo Blach's used was the image of a calla lily and a layman's square which stood for the store's motto: Blach's treats you fair and square.
Blach's was originally founded in 1887. In 1935 the former Bencor Hotel building was completely remodeled in a modernist style by Warren, Knight and Davis for Blach's department store. The arched windows were squared off, the cornice and window trim were stripped away and the brickwork was stuccoed over and painted off-white. The store moved into its new location in 1936 and remained there until closing.
During the 1945 printers' strike, which stopped the publication of all three of Birmingham's daily newspapers, WAPI-AM posted news stories in two of Blach's windows, organized by various categories. The resulting crowds, according to Time magazine, "all but blocked traffic past the store."
In January 1987, Blach's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. At the time, the store had $1.85 in liabilities against $1.3 million in inventory and $1.26 million in accounts receivable. The store's reorganization was unsuccessful and its closing was announced in December of that year.
References
- "Printers' Exit" [1]. (August 6, 1945). Time.
- Warren, Kathleen. (January 1987). "Blach's, as expected, files Chap. 11 plan to reorganize." Daily News Record.
- Warren, Kathleen. (December 1987). "101-year-old Blach's to liquidate." Daily News Record.