This picture taken in 1958 at Jordan Marsh in Boston. Remember when Santa’s Helpers were not at every mall, oh there was no malls, you had to go to Boston to sit on his lap.
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I so remember going to this….we lived way out in Central Ma at the time…thanks for the reminder…Merry Christmas!!
Thanks
1958?? You were alive in 1958????
Very funny Joey: actually born in 1953,
Donna you were so adorable–and haven’t changed much in that department!! Santa’s expression is priceless–what are you saying to him?
Thanks Kim, I wanted a horse and we lived in a two decker in Somerville
Not true Donna. Browns Department Store had their very own Santa. On the Pleasant St side of the store directly across from Middle St. there is a courtyard that was all decorated in silver and gold with lights. Santa had a huge raised thrown that he would sit on at the very end of the yard so for a young child it was a very magical long walk to sit on his lap. I never knew for sure but I think Santa was the Brown’s Market delivery man. I can’t remember his name.
PS How’s that for dating oneself, Joey
I lived in Somerville, MA so there was mall. Thanks for information
LOL!!!!! Donna you misunderstood me. The Browns Dept Store in downtown Gloucester was not a mall by any means. I am talking abount 1958 or so also!
Thanks and Merry Christmas
Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau’oli Makahiki Hou
To You and and your Family
For those of us that did not go off Island, went to Brown’s !
Yup! Now, Beth Williams Studio. I still get that special feeling when I go into the alleyway to shop at Beth’s. Back to the one at Jordan Marsh in Boston, I’m proud to think it takes a kind hearted “Harp” to be a great Santa. New Year’s resolution: Become more P.C.
Thank you
Thanx for that memory jog! We went every year with all the cousins!
I love the sepia tone. You’re lucky to still have this photo.
Thanks,
I remember going to see Santa at Browns department store and waiting in line in the court yard.
Browns department store was also called the Boston store by many people on Cape Ann due to it’s size and many departments.
I can still smell the peanuts roasting at Browns. What were you saying to Santa to have that look on his face!
Thanks for the comments, always asked for a horse and just remember a Coca Cola truck which I did get
So – what did you ask for? Did you get it??
A horse and I lived in Somerville, MA.. needless to say did not get it, the only horse I saw as a kid was the rag man
What a wonderful photo–just marvelous! Merry Christmas!
Thank you Ann and Merry Christmas to you and your family