Frederick & Nelson

Author: Ann Wendell

Summary: In 1890, D. E. Frederick arrived in Seattle and, joined soon after by Nels Nelson, started what would become one of the Northwest’s best-loved and well-regarded stores. For more than 100 years, Frederick & Nelson was much more than just a department store to the people of Seattle—it was an icon. F&N, as locals referred to it, established the city’s retail core, led the war-bond drive, acted as a civic booster, and pioneered a high level of benefits for its workers. But it was the customer experience that made all the difference at F&N. Whether it was a fashion show in the Tea Room, a visit to Santa, or the taste of a Frango, the memories of Frederick & Nelson still resonate today throughout the Pacific Northwest.

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ISBN: 0738558656
Number of Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Pictured In Text: In 1943, F&N Art Director Joe Sjursen put Santa Claus in the Sixth Avenue and Pine Street window so children could visit and tell him what they wanted for Christmas. Art
French, photographer for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, came up with the idea of photographing this activity. He started Arthur and Associates Holiday Photographers, which is still in business today. Pictured here are Sandra Allyn (left) and Linda Allyn (right) in 1947. (Courtesy Allyn family.)