Reminisce: Lima waited decades for Lazarus store opening

Reminisce: Lima waited decades for Lazarus store opening

Noting that “one of the top current business rumors was verified,” the Lima News reported that a Lazarus store would soon be opening in Lima. A spokesman for the Columbus-based department store chain told the News just before Thanksgiving 1947 that the decision to locate in Lima “was another step in Lazarus branch store expansion program,” adding that a date had not been set for the opening. And no date would be set. Somewhere between rumor and …

Lost History of Columbus: Lazarus Was The Department Store That Defined Downtown

Once upon a time—not that long ago, if you wanted to shop in Columbus, there was only one real answer: Lazarus. Before Amazon and Easton and same-day shipping, Columbus shoppers made their way downtown, where Lazarus reigned supreme. The department store wasn’t just a place to grab a new coat or the latest toy—it was the place to be. From humble beginnings to becoming a retail giant with deep ties to the city’s culture, Lazarus helped shape the …