Tag Archives: Montgomery Ward

Behind the Scenes at the Cone: Photo and Audio at the American Heritage Center

Posted on April 6, 2026 by ahcadmin

This coming fall will mark, by my always-right-humanities-math, just about two years of working here at the American Heritage Center. Although I started my time at the AHC as a lucky intern, I now am one of three Photo/AV Archivist … Continue reading →

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The Shopping Center of Tomorrow is History

Posted on April 6, 2020 by ahcadmin

From gardens of rhododendrons and azaleas to marijuana. That seems to be the case with the Northland Center located outside of Detroit. Designed by Victor Gruen, the Northland Shopping Center opened on March 22, 1954. Designed to accommodate a rapidly … Continue reading →

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Defiance and Consequences: The Montgomery Ward Seizure

Posted on December 27, 2018 by ahcadmin

On December 27, 1944, the U.S. government seized control of properties belonging to Montgomery Ward, a successful department store retailer that had been in business since 1872. Why you ask? We hope you’re asking… During World War II, President Franklin … Continue reading →

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Rollo the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

Posted on December 21, 2012 by ahcadmin

Did you know that Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was almost named Rollo–or even Reginald? Montgomery Ward, the world’s first general merchandise mail-order business, originated Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer as an advertising campaign in 1939. Copywriter Robert L. May drafted a … Continue reading →

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