The Burdine's 163rd STREET CENTER Furniture department. This was back in the days when a regional department store was all things to all people. Stores carried a much larger variety of items than is found in the typical department store of today.
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The Burdine's Model Kitchen for 1957! All of the new, ultra-modern conveniences are on display, such as a wall-mount oven and counter-top range unit. There's even a below-the-counter dishwasher.
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It's now time for some rest and relaxation, and perhaps a bite to eat. The entrance to the store's trendy Hibiscus Tea Room is on the right.
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A view inside the restaurant, which is located on the top level of the store. Its windows provide a vista view of the west end of the shopping complex.
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Another view of the Hibiscus Tea Room.
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Our tour ends at the back of Burdine's, which faces Northeast 167th Street. The entrance seen here accesses the store's basement, while those along the front facade lead into the second (or ground) floor. Apparently, the store was expanded on two occasions. A 2-level addition (basement and ground levels) was in place by 1965. A third level was then built, along with a multilevel parking garage. These were complete by 1969.
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