Efird's, downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. Exterior façade on Tryon Street with wall sign, circa 1955 (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Beginning operations as the “Racket Store” and soon thereafter as the “Bee Hive” on the corner of East Trade Street and North College Street in Charlotte, North Carolina, the store would become Efird’s Department Store was bought by Anson County native Hugh Efird and two of his brothers, Joseph and Edmund, in 1907.
Joseph Efird took charge of the Charlotte store after Hugh died in 1909 and oversaw the creation of a chain of stores that eventually included over 50 retail establishments across the Carolinas and Virginia, all directed from Charlotte.
In 1922, plans were announced for constructing a brand new half million dollar Efird’s Department Store on the 100 block of North Tryon Street. The new flagship Efird’s store was designed by locally renowned architect Louis Asbury and was a state of the art store: five stories high with over 100,000 square feet of floor space including a bargain basement a top floor dining room and, uniquely of its time, escalators.
Efird’s sold out to Belk in the mid 1950s, and its North Tryon Street store became part of the adjacent Belk complex. The store building was razed in the early 1990s, and the Bank of America Corporate Center sits on its site.
Efird's, downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. Exterior façade on Tryon Street with wall sign,date unknown. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Efird's, Charlotte, North Carolina. Print advertisement, March 1951. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Efird's, Charlotte, North Carolina. Print advertisement, March 1951. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Efird's, Charlotte, North Carolina. Print advertisement, March 1951. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Efird's, Charlotte, North Carolina. Print advertisement, 1937. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Efird's, Charlotte, North Carolina. Print advertisement, 1938. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Efird's, Charlotte, North Carolina. Print advertisement, 1953. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Efird's, Charlotte, North Carolina. Print advertisement, 1956. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Efird's, Charlotte, North Carolina. Print advertisement, 1956. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Efird's, Charlotte, North Carolina. Print advertisement, 1942. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
References:
Historic Retail Buildings In Center City Charlotte
Christina A. Wright, “Survey and Research Report on the Withers Efird House,” June 30, 2000.
Monday, March 31, 2008
More from SouthPark | The Early Years
SouthPark, Charlotte, North Carolina. Original rendering of mall by architect Jean Surratt, 1964. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
SouthPark, Charlotte, North Carolina. 1968 rendering of mall. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
SouthPark, Charlotte, North Carolina. 1968 rendering of Fountain Court. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
SouthPark, Charlotte, North Carolina. 1968 rendering of J.B. Ivey & Company mall entrance. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Previously on LiveMalls
SouthPark, The Early Years
SouthPark 1975
The Evolution of the Fountain Court at SouthPark
SouthPark, Charlotte, North Carolina. 1968 rendering of mall. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
SouthPark, Charlotte, North Carolina. 1968 rendering of Fountain Court. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
SouthPark, Charlotte, North Carolina. 1968 rendering of J.B. Ivey & Company mall entrance. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Previously on LiveMalls
SouthPark, The Early Years
SouthPark 1975
The Evolution of the Fountain Court at SouthPark
Sunday, March 30, 2008
SouthPark receipts, circa 1990
SouthPark, Charlotte, North Carolina. Return receipt from Sears SouthPark in 1987. (Pat Richardson)
SouthPark, Charlotte, North Carolina. Merchandise pickup receipt from Sears SouthPark in 1987. (Pat Richardson)
SouthPark, Charlotte, North Carolina. "Sold" tag for vacuum cleaner purchased at Ivey's SouthPark in 1987. (Pat Richardson)
SouthPark, Charlotte, North Carolina. Receipt for vacuum cleaner purchased at Ivey's SouthPark in 1987. (Pat Richardson)
SouthPark, Charlotte, North Carolina. Employee charge receipt for cookware purchased at Belk SouthPark in 1993. (Pat Richardson)
SouthPark, Charlotte, North Carolina. Charge receipt for cookware purchased at Belk SouthPark in 1988. (Pat Richardson)
Here's something decidedly different -- some old receipts from the anchor stores at SouthPark from the late '80s and early '90s. Original purchasers (Ron Jones/Heath Brown) have given complete permission to use copies of these on LiveMalls.
These have been reduced in size and altered to mask personal information.
Previously on LiveMalls
Belk, SouthPark
Dillard's, SouthPark
Sears, SouthPark
SouthPark, 1990
SouthPark, Charlotte, North Carolina. Merchandise pickup receipt from Sears SouthPark in 1987. (Pat Richardson)
SouthPark, Charlotte, North Carolina. "Sold" tag for vacuum cleaner purchased at Ivey's SouthPark in 1987. (Pat Richardson)
SouthPark, Charlotte, North Carolina. Receipt for vacuum cleaner purchased at Ivey's SouthPark in 1987. (Pat Richardson)
SouthPark, Charlotte, North Carolina. Employee charge receipt for cookware purchased at Belk SouthPark in 1993. (Pat Richardson)
SouthPark, Charlotte, North Carolina. Charge receipt for cookware purchased at Belk SouthPark in 1988. (Pat Richardson)
Here's something decidedly different -- some old receipts from the anchor stores at SouthPark from the late '80s and early '90s. Original purchasers (Ron Jones/Heath Brown) have given complete permission to use copies of these on LiveMalls.
These have been reduced in size and altered to mask personal information.
Previously on LiveMalls
Belk, SouthPark
Dillard's, SouthPark
Sears, SouthPark
SouthPark, 1990
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Nordstrom (former Lord & Taylor), Phipps Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia. Exterior entrance, December 31, 2007. (photo courtesy cantnot of Grocerying)
Nordstrom (former Lord & Taylor), Phipps Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia. Exterior view, December 31, 2007. (photo courtesy cantnot of Grocerying)
Nordstrom (former Lord & Taylor), Phipps Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia. Upper level mall entrance, December 31, 2007. (photo courtesy cantnot of Grocerying)
Nordstrom (former Lord & Taylor), Phipps Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia. Exterior view, December 31, 2007. (photo courtesy cantnot of Grocerying)
Nordstrom (former Lord & Taylor), Phipps Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia. Upper level mall entrance, December 31, 2007. (photo courtesy cantnot of Grocerying)
Phipps Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia. Interior views, December 31, 2007. (photo courtesy cantnot of Grocerying)
Belk (former Parisian), Phipps Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia. Exterior entrance, December 31, 2008. (photo courtesy cantnot of Grocerying)
Belk (former Parisian), Phipps Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia. Exterior entrance, December 31, 2008. (photo courtesy cantnot of Grocerying)
Note from Steve: This has been a controversial store for Belk to occupy, and I've read enough message boards to know that its existence can be a thorny subject among those with opinions about retail. I have intentionally suspended the user comments section of this post, and I will delete any and all discussion about this store and/or the Belk/Parisian merger as it relates to Atlanta, Nashville and Birmingham posted to the website. Thank you for understanding.
Belk (former Parisian), Phipps Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia. Exterior entrance, December 31, 2008. (photo courtesy cantnot of Grocerying)
Note from Steve: This has been a controversial store for Belk to occupy, and I've read enough message boards to know that its existence can be a thorny subject among those with opinions about retail. I have intentionally suspended the user comments section of this post, and I will delete any and all discussion about this store and/or the Belk/Parisian merger as it relates to Atlanta, Nashville and Birmingham posted to the website. Thank you for understanding.
Saks Fifth Avenue, Phipps Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia. Exterior entrance, December 31, 2007. (photo courtesy cantnot of Grocerying)
Saks Fifth Avenue, Phipps Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia. Exterior sign, December 31, 2007. (photo courtesy cantnot of Grocerying)
Saks Fifth Avenue, Phipps Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia. Parking garage entrance, December 31, 2007. (photo courtesy cantnot of Grocerying)
Saks Fifth Avenue, Phipps Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia. Exterior view, December 31, 2008. (photo courtesy cantnot of Grocerying)
Saks Fifth Avenue, Phipps Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia. Exterior sign, December 31, 2007. (photo courtesy cantnot of Grocerying)
Saks Fifth Avenue, Phipps Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia. Parking garage entrance, December 31, 2007. (photo courtesy cantnot of Grocerying)
Saks Fifth Avenue, Phipps Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia. Exterior view, December 31, 2008. (photo courtesy cantnot of Grocerying)
Sunday, March 23, 2008
The Easter Ads, 1970
Enjoy a series of Easter ads from Charlotte, North Carolina, circa 1970, courtesy of frequent LiveMalls contributor Pat Richardson.
Happy Easter from LiveMalls.
Belk, Charlotte, North Carolina. Easter ad, 1970 (courtesy Pat Richardson.)
J B. Ivey & Company, Charlotte, North Carolina. Easter ad, 1970 (courtesy Pat Richardson.)
Coplon's, SouthPark mall, Charlotte, North Carolina. Easter ad, 1970 (courtesy Pat Richardson.)
SouthPark mall, Charlotte, North Carolina. Easter ad, 1970 (courtesy Pat Richardson.)
Sears Roebuck And Co., Charlotte, North Carolina. Easter ad, 1970 (courtesy Pat Richardson.)
JCPenney, Park Road Shopping Center, Charlotte, North Carolina. Easter ad, 1970 (courtesy Pat Richardson.)
Previously on LiveMalls
Belk, SouthPark
The Belk Archive
The Ivey's Archive
SouthPark, The Early Tears
Happy Easter from LiveMalls.
Belk, Charlotte, North Carolina. Easter ad, 1970 (courtesy Pat Richardson.)
J B. Ivey & Company, Charlotte, North Carolina. Easter ad, 1970 (courtesy Pat Richardson.)
Coplon's, SouthPark mall, Charlotte, North Carolina. Easter ad, 1970 (courtesy Pat Richardson.)
SouthPark mall, Charlotte, North Carolina. Easter ad, 1970 (courtesy Pat Richardson.)
Sears Roebuck And Co., Charlotte, North Carolina. Easter ad, 1970 (courtesy Pat Richardson.)
JCPenney, Park Road Shopping Center, Charlotte, North Carolina. Easter ad, 1970 (courtesy Pat Richardson.)
Previously on LiveMalls
Belk, SouthPark
The Belk Archive
The Ivey's Archive
SouthPark, The Early Tears
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Monmouth Mall, Eatontown, New Jersey. Vintage Easter advertisement, circa 1978. (scanned by Pat Richardson)
Previously on LiveMalls
Monmouth Mall, Eatontown, New Jersey
Previously on LiveMalls
Monmouth Mall, Eatontown, New Jersey
Sunday, March 16, 2008
More from The Ivey's Archive
J. B. Ivey & Company, Charlotte, North Carolina. Exterior of the Uptown Charlotte store during the 1970s. (courtsey Pat Richardson)
J. B. Ivey & Company, Charlotte, North Carolina. Grand Opening print advertisement for the Eastland Mall store, 1975. (courtsey Pat Richardson)
J. B. Ivey & Company, Charlotte, North Carolina. Men's clothing print advertisement, 1981. (courtsey Pat Richardson)
J. B. Ivey & Company, Charlotte, North Carolina. Woman's clothing print advertisement, 1984. (courtsey Pat Richardson)
J. B. Ivey & Company, Charlotte, North Carolina. Interior of the Uptown Charlotte store, after closing for the last time, August 17, 1990. (courtsey Pat Richardson)
Find more Ivey's memories like these in The Ivey's Archive
J. B. Ivey & Company, Charlotte, North Carolina. Grand Opening print advertisement for the Eastland Mall store, 1975. (courtsey Pat Richardson)
J. B. Ivey & Company, Charlotte, North Carolina. Men's clothing print advertisement, 1981. (courtsey Pat Richardson)
J. B. Ivey & Company, Charlotte, North Carolina. Woman's clothing print advertisement, 1984. (courtsey Pat Richardson)
J. B. Ivey & Company, Charlotte, North Carolina. Interior of the Uptown Charlotte store, after closing for the last time, August 17, 1990. (courtsey Pat Richardson)
Find more Ivey's memories like these in The Ivey's Archive
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Belk’s Tryon Street Façade through the years
Efird's, downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. Exterior façade on Tryon Street with wall sign, circa 1955 (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Belk, downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. Aerial view of exterior façade on Tryon Street with wall sign on former Efird's building, 1966 (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Belk, downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. Exterior façade on Tryon Street with wall sign on former Efird's building, circa 1974 (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Belk, downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. Exterior façade on Tryon Street with wall sign on former Efird's building at left, 1979. Taken from corner of Tryon & 5th St. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Belk, downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. Exterior façade on Tryon Street (looking north) with Overstreet Mall connection to Ivey's, screenshot from video taken in 1986. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Belk, downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. Exterior façade on Tryon Street (looking south) with Overstreet Mall connection to Ivey's, 1985. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Previously on LiveMalls
The Belk Archive
Belk, downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. Aerial view of exterior façade on Tryon Street with wall sign on former Efird's building, 1966 (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Belk, downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. Exterior façade on Tryon Street with wall sign on former Efird's building, circa 1974 (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Belk, downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. Exterior façade on Tryon Street with wall sign on former Efird's building at left, 1979. Taken from corner of Tryon & 5th St. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Belk, downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. Exterior façade on Tryon Street (looking north) with Overstreet Mall connection to Ivey's, screenshot from video taken in 1986. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Belk, downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. Exterior façade on Tryon Street (looking south) with Overstreet Mall connection to Ivey's, 1985. (courtesy Pat Richardson)
Previously on LiveMalls
The Belk Archive
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