@forgotten.new.york: Alexander’s Department Stores — New York Alexander’s – The New York Department Store Everyone Remembered BEFORE BIG-BOX RETAIL TOOK OVER, NEW YORKERS SHOPPED AT ALEXANDER’S REMEMBER ALEXANDER’S? Alexander’s began in 1928, when George Farkas opened a store on Third Avenue in the Bronx and named it for his late father, Alexander. The chain became known for affordable fashion and suburban-style expansion, with stores in the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, Long Island, and beyond. Its famous Fordham Road store opened in 1933, and the chain later expanded to places like Rego Park and Roosevelt Field. After years of losses, Alexander’s closed all 11 remaining stores in 1992. What do you remember most about shopping at Alexander’s? Alexander's Department Store, Alexander's New York, Bronx department stores, Fordham Road, Rego Park Alexander's, Roosevelt Field Alexander's, forgotten New York, New York nostalgia, George Farkas, old New York stores, department store history #ForgottenNewYork #Alexanders #BronxNY #QueensNY #NewYorkNostalgia Which Alexander’s location did your family shop at?

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