Emporium Collection (page 5)

Ampurias. Southern wall. 1st century B. C Door. Catalonia. Spain
Ampurias. Southern wall. 1st century B.C.. Door. Catalonia. Spain

Central Park Skate Emporium. Date c1889 Dec. 18

Italy - Sorrento - The Lace House and Useful Things Emporium - also includes a inset photograph of the Imperial Hotel Tramontano and the House where the great poet Tasso was born. Date: circa 1910

Sporting goods advertisement
Advert for Mitchells leading sports emporium in Queenstown, South Africa. A football player and ball are featured

Williams and Bachs show-room
The interior of Williams and Bachs New Saloon at 92 Bond Street, London, a lighting emporium selling a vast range of lamps and light fittings - still a relative novelty in the 1870 s

Harrods Exterior C1904
Harrods of London, " the most elegant and commodious emporium in the world"

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Step into the world of emporiums, where history and commerce intertwine. From the grand opening of Whiteleys department store in 1911 to the bustling main street of Pittsboro, North Carolina in 1939, these emporiums have left an indelible mark on society. Travel back to Emporium in 570 BC, a Greek colony where trade flourished under the watchful eye of Asclepius, god of medicine. In Neapolis, Girona province, Catalonia, Spain stands another testament to ancient commerce. Picture yourself strolling along a railway alongside Cranberry Lake in New York State. The tranquil surroundings juxtapose with the vibrant energy found within an emporium's walls. Schlesinger and Mayer Company Store in Chicago captures the essence of late 19th-century opulence with its baluster design. Meanwhile, The Fair Store boasts a central shell shape that adds elegance to its facade from 1890/91 onwards. Immerse yourself in Dorothea Lange's lens as she captures Saturday afternoons filled with shopping and visiting on Pittsboro's main street. These snapshots freeze moments that transport us back to simpler times. The butcher's family reminds us that behind every transaction lies human connection—a reminder that even amidst commercial transactions, relationships are formed and nurtured. Marvel at Maud M Holme's Liberty Bottle from 1935/1942—an exquisite piece showcasing craftsmanship intertwined with functionality. It serves as a symbol for how artistry can elevate everyday objects into works of beauty. Advertisements for Cross-Wild Beast Merchant by Liverpool or Albert E. Jamrach's exotic wildlife dealership evoke images of adventure and discovery—testaments to how emporiums brought far-flung wonders closer to home. Emporiums have always been more than just stores.