L.S. Ayres & Co. (Indianapolis, Ind.)

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Indianapolis department store chain that began in 1872 when Lyman S. Ayres of Geneva, N.Y. purchased controlling interest in the Trade Palace, an Indianapolis dry and fancy goods store. The flagship store was built at 1-15 West Washington St. in 1905. Suburban mall stores were opened in the 1950s-1990s in Indianapolis and other Indiana cities. The May Company bought Ayres in 1986, and the flagship store closed in 1992.

From the description of Records, 1858-1992 (bulk 1920-1992). (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 27660326

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creatorOf L.S. Ayres & Co. (Indianapolis, Ind.). Records, 1858-1992 (bulk 1920-1992). Indiana Historical Society Library
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associatedWith Ayres, Lyman S., 1824-1896. person
associatedWith Ayres, Lyman S., 1908- person
associatedWith Ceravolo, Frank. person
associatedWith Indianapolis Hilton Hotel. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Lincoln Square (Indianapolis, Ind.)
Indianapolis (Ind.)
Indiana--Indianapolis
Subject
Advertising
Business records
Central business districts
Cities and towns
City planning
Clothing and dress
Costume
Department stores
Department stores
Employees
Fashion merchandising
Newsletters
Personnel management
Public relations
Stockholders
Supervision of employees
World War, 1914-1918
World War, 1939-1945
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1858

Active 1992

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