What was S. H. Kress & Co.?
Q: What was S. H. Kress & Co.?
A: S. H. Kress & Co. was a group of "five and dime" department stores in the United States between 1896 to 1981.
Q: Who founded S. H. Kress & Co.?
A: The business was started by Samuel H. Kress in 1896 in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania.
Q: Where were Kress Stores commonly found?
A: Kress Stores were common in many cities and towns of the United States.
Q: When was S. H. Kress & Co. bought and by whom?
A: S. H. Kress & Co. was bought by Genesco, Inc. in 1964.
Q: When did Genesco begin closing down the Kress stores?
A: Genesco began closing down the Kress stores in 1980.
Q: What were Kress stores known for?
A: Kress chain was known for the architecture of the stores.
Q: Can any Kress stores still be found today?
A: Some former Kress stores, now used for other things, are said to be landmarks. The one at Hollywood Boulevard is now preserved at a theme park in Florida.
