The Gerber Downtown & Laurelwood hat is a beautiful brown, old-fashioned piece straight out of the 1970s. Its vintage vibe and classic design give it a unique charm, making it a perfect accessory to add character to any scene or outfit. With its slightly weathered appearance, it tells stories of a bygone era, making it a captivating prop that carries the essence of history wherever it goes.
John Gerber opened his first store in 1880 and expanded greatly over the years - eventually taking up most of the block. s installed Memphis’ first escalators and they opened to great fanfare and free publicity in the two newspapers for the store. The first escalators had been planned by Goldsmith’s but Gerber's quietly installed theirs about 6 months ahead of Goldsmiths. Gerber's was particularly noted for its TEA ROOM - a popular meeting place downtown. When retailers began to abandon Main Street in the 1960s, Gerber's struggled to stay. But after going through two fires in 1968 and 1971, the store was doomed. The store closed October 15, 1974 and the building was demolished in the mid 1980s. A hotel stands on the site today.
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