Denver department stores

In the mid twentieth century, Denver had four local department stores: Daniels and Fisher, May Company, the Denver Dry Goods and Joslins. None remain under those names.

Daniels and Fisher, founded in 1864, was bought by May (founded in 1877 in Leadville to outfit miners) in 1958. The new company was called May D&F. This logo has a western/cowboy feel, appropriate for a city where the main attraction in January is National Western Stock Show. a tradition since 1906.


All that remains of Daniels and Fisher is the iconic clock tower downtown.

                                                        

The Denver Dry Goods, founded in 1879, joined the Associated Dry Goods chain in 1966. Commonly known as "the Denver", the store was a little higher end than May D&F.



Joslin's was founded in 1873. It was purchased by Mercantile Stores, which in turn was acquired by Dillard's, the current nameplate of the stores in Denver.

                                

May Company had grown into a large chain by acquiring department stores in other cities. In 1986, it acquired Associated Dry Goods and merged the Denver with the May Co.

                                       

Several more mergers later, the old Daniels and Fisher, May, and Denver Dry Goods stores are all Macy's and Nordstrom is the newcomer in town.