Jump to content

The Edw. Malley Co.: Difference between revisions

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Needscurry (talk | contribs)
340 edits
Infobox, categories
Needscurry (talk | contribs)
340 edits
No edit summary
Line 20: Line 20:


==History==
==History==
===Original site===
Starting out as a dry goods store<ref>[http://retailmemories.blogspot.com/2007/01/edward-malley-company-macys.html The Edward Malley Company & Macy's New Haven] at [http://retailmemories.blogspot.com Retail Memories From Coast to Coast]</ref>, it was originally located directly across from the [[New Haven Green]]. The store caught fire in 1875, and was completely destroyed by a second fire in 1882, with a loss estimated at $175,000.<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9D03EFDB163DE533A25752C0A9659C94639FD7CF Edward Malley's Store Burned: A Loss of $175,000 Caused By Fire Yesterday in New-Haven] at [http://www.nytimes.com The New York Times], March 1, 1882</ref> The store was rebuilt and enlarged by 1902 as an eight-storey building. It continued to remodel and improve, adding [[New England]]'s first self-leveling [[elevator]] in 1923, and [[escalator]]s in 1958.<ref>[http://74.125.113.132/search?q=cache:Kl4vZe99Z3AJ:www.businessnewhaven.com:443/businessnewhaven/text_retreival/FMPro%3F-db%3Dhowto.fp3%26-format%3Dgeneraltext.htm%26-sortfield%3DPublication%2520Date%26-sortorder%3Ddescend%26-op%3Dcn%26Section%3Dhealth%26-max%3D1000%26-recid%3D40691%26-find%3D+Edw.+Malley&cd=51&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us The New Haven Enterprise Hall of FameBusiness New Haven], February 5, 2007</ref>
Starting out as a dry goods store<ref>[http://retailmemories.blogspot.com/2007/01/edward-malley-company-macys.html The Edward Malley Company & Macy's New Haven] at [http://retailmemories.blogspot.com Retail Memories From Coast to Coast]</ref>, it was originally located directly across from the [[New Haven Green]]. The store caught fire in 1875, and was completely destroyed by a second fire in 1882, with a loss estimated at $175,000.<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9D03EFDB163DE533A25752C0A9659C94639FD7CF Edward Malley's Store Burned: A Loss of $175,000 Caused By Fire Yesterday in New-Haven] at [http://www.nytimes.com The New York Times], March 1, 1882</ref> The store was rebuilt and enlarged by 1902 as an eight-storey building. It continued to remodel and improve, adding [[New England]]'s first self-leveling [[elevator]] in 1923, and [[escalator]]s in 1958.<ref>[http://74.125.113.132/search?q=cache:Kl4vZe99Z3AJ:www.businessnewhaven.com:443/businessnewhaven/text_retreival/FMPro%3F-db%3Dhowto.fp3%26-format%3Dgeneraltext.htm%26-sortfield%3DPublication%2520Date%26-sortorder%3Ddescend%26-op%3Dcn%26Section%3Dhealth%26-max%3D1000%26-recid%3D40691%26-find%3D+Edw.+Malley&cd=51&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us The New Haven Enterprise Hall of FameBusiness New Haven], February 5, 2007</ref>


It was demolished and relocated two blocks south when the [[Chapel Square Mall]] was constructed on the original site in the 1960s.
It was demolished and relocated two blocks south when the [[Chapel Square Mall]] was constructed on the original site in the 1960s.


===Second site===
The second location, which opened October 25, 1962,<ref>[http://74.125.113.132/search?q=cache:Kl4vZe99Z3AJ:www.businessnewhaven.com:443/businessnewhaven/text_retreival/FMPro%3F-db%3Dhowto.fp3%26-format%3Dgeneraltext.htm%26-sortfield%3DPublication%2520Date%26-sortorder%3Ddescend%26-op%3Dcn%26Section%3Dhealth%26-max%3D1000%26-recid%3D40691%26-find%3D+Edw.+Malley&cd=51&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us The New Haven Enterprise Hall of FameBusiness New Haven], February 5, 2007</ref> had three levels above ground and two below.<ref>[http://retailmemories.blogspot.com/2007/01/edward-malley-company-macys.html The Edward Malley Company & Macy's New Haven] at [http://retailmemories.blogspot.com Retail Memories From Coast to Coast]</ref> It was connected by a walkway on the second floor to [[Macy's]].
The second location, which opened October 25, 1962,<ref>[http://74.125.113.132/search?q=cache:Kl4vZe99Z3AJ:www.businessnewhaven.com:443/businessnewhaven/text_retreival/FMPro%3F-db%3Dhowto.fp3%26-format%3Dgeneraltext.htm%26-sortfield%3DPublication%2520Date%26-sortorder%3Ddescend%26-op%3Dcn%26Section%3Dhealth%26-max%3D1000%26-recid%3D40691%26-find%3D+Edw.+Malley&cd=51&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us The New Haven Enterprise Hall of FameBusiness New Haven], February 5, 2007</ref> had three levels above ground and two below.<ref>[http://retailmemories.blogspot.com/2007/01/edward-malley-company-macys.html The Edward Malley Company & Macy's New Haven] at [http://retailmemories.blogspot.com Retail Memories From Coast to Coast]</ref> It was connected by a walkway on the second floor to [[Macy's]], across the street.


The store was a family business until its 1971 sale to developer [[Richard Stevens]], the man responsible for construction of the 1962 building.<ref>[http://74.125.113.132/search?q=cache:Kl4vZe99Z3AJ:www.businessnewhaven.com:443/businessnewhaven/text_retreival/FMPro%3F-db%3Dhowto.fp3%26-format%3Dgeneraltext.htm%26-sortfield%3DPublication%2520Date%26-sortorder%3Ddescend%26-op%3Dcn%26Section%3Dhealth%26-max%3D1000%26-recid%3D40691%26-find%3D+Edw.+Malley&cd=51&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us The New Haven Enterprise Hall of FameBusiness New Haven], February 5, 2007</ref> After that, the store was purchased in 1978 by [[The Outlet Company]]. It was sold again in 1980 to [[United Department Stores]], which went bankrupt in 1981, resulting in the store's closure in February 1982.<ref>[http://dshistory.com/stores/malleys_new_haven/ Remembering Great American Department Stores - Malley's, New Haven]</ref><ref>[http://74.125.113.132/search?q=cache:Kl4vZe99Z3AJ:www.businessnewhaven.com:443/businessnewhaven/text_retreival/FMPro%3F-db%3Dhowto.fp3%26-format%3Dgeneraltext.htm%26-sortfield%3DPublication%2520Date%26-sortorder%3Ddescend%26-op%3Dcn%26Section%3Dhealth%26-max%3D1000%26-recid%3D40691%26-find%3D+Edw.+Malley&cd=51&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us The New Haven Enterprise Hall of FameBusiness New Haven], February 5, 2007</ref> The empty building was demolished in 1998.<ref>[http://www.conntact.com/archive_index/archive_pages/2891_Business_New_Haven.html The Best of Times, the Worst of Times] at [http://www.conntact.com/ The Connecticut Business Journal], May 4, 1999</ref>
Features included a branch [[post office]] and a fix-it shop, a gourmet shop, [[bakery]], 300-seat restaurant, beauty salon, photographic studio, and jewelry and watch repair service.<ref>[http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2002/09/02/import/5230016.txt This day in history] at [http://www.nhregister.com/ New Haven Register], September 2, 2002</ref> The merchandise range in the 1970s included patio furniture.<ref>[http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2002/07/17/import/4760171.txt Serra case sentencing put off until September] at [http://www.nhregister.com/ New Haven Register], July 17, 2002</ref>
The store was a family business until its 1971 sale to developer [[Richard Stevens]], the man responsible for construction of the 1962 building.<ref>[http://74.125.113.132/search?q=cache:Kl4vZe99Z3AJ:www.businessnewhaven.com:443/businessnewhaven/text_retreival/FMPro%3F-db%3Dhowto.fp3%26-format%3Dgeneraltext.htm%26-sortfield%3DPublication%2520Date%26-sortorder%3Ddescend%26-op%3Dcn%26Section%3Dhealth%26-max%3D1000%26-recid%3D40691%26-find%3D+Edw.+Malley&cd=51&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us The New Haven Enterprise Hall of FameBusiness New Haven], February 5, 2007</ref> After that, the store was purchased in 1978 by [[The Outlet Company]]. It was sold again in 1980 to [[United Department Stores]], which went bankrupt in 1981, resulting in the store's closure in February 1982.<ref>[http://dshistory.com/stores/malleys_new_haven/ Remembering Great American Department Stores - Malley's, New Haven]</ref><ref>[http://74.125.113.132/search?q=cache:Kl4vZe99Z3AJ:www.businessnewhaven.com:443/businessnewhaven/text_retreival/FMPro%3F-db%3Dhowto.fp3%26-format%3Dgeneraltext.htm%26-sortfield%3DPublication%2520Date%26-sortorder%3Ddescend%26-op%3Dcn%26Section%3Dhealth%26-max%3D1000%26-recid%3D40691%26-find%3D+Edw.+Malley&cd=51&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us The New Haven Enterprise Hall of FameBusiness New Haven], February 5, 2007</ref>
The empty building was regarded as an eyesore<ref>[http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2002/07/17/sports/4760178.txt Fallen idols among idle thoughts] at [http://www.nhregister.com/ New Haven Register], July 17, 2002</ref>, as it was the first thing visitors saw upon exiting the [[Connecticut Route 34|Route 34]] Connector. It temporarily housed an indoor [[flea market]] and was demolished in 1998.<ref>[http://www.conntact.com/archive_index/archive_pages/2891_Business_New_Haven.html The Best of Times, the Worst of Times] at [http://www.conntact.com/ The Connecticut Business Journal], May 4, 1999</ref>

In an effort to develop the property, Mayor [[John Daniels]] established a Retail Mall Advisory Council to explore the possibility of a [[Taubman Centers|Taubman Center]].<ref>[http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2002/03/05/import/3448514.txt 'Colorblind' mayors can instruct Dawson] at [http://www.nhregister.com/ New Haven Register], March 5, 2002</ref> The city of New Haven directly courted [[IKEA]]<ref>IKEA later opened a store in New Haven on [[Long Wharf]].</ref> and [[ABC Carpet]].<ref>[http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2002/04/18/import/3882238.txt Pirelli building site may house IKEA] at [http://www.nhregister.com/ New Haven Register], April 18, 2002</ref> The [[Long Wharf Theatre]] was also considered for relocation to the spot.<ref>[http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2002/04/17/import/3866991.txt Theater talking of move Gateway also eyes Macy's site] at [http://www.nhregister.com/ New Haven Register], April 17, 2002</ref> [[Gateway Community College]] plans to open a campus on the site in 2011.<ref>[http://www.gwcc.commnet.edu/prostudents.aspx?id=68 About Gateway] at [http://www.gwcc.commnet.edu/ Gateway Community College], retrieved September 5, 2009</ref>


==The Malley Family==
==The Malley Family==
Line 34: Line 42:


In 1990, '''Edward H. Malley, Sr.''' was noted as a retired director of Malley's.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/1990/06/03/style/christine-warden-wed-to-edward-malley-jr.html Christine Warden Wed To Edward Malley Jr.] at [http://www.nytimes.com The New York Times], June 3, 1990</ref>
In 1990, '''Edward H. Malley, Sr.''' was noted as a retired director of Malley's.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/1990/06/03/style/christine-warden-wed-to-edward-malley-jr.html Christine Warden Wed To Edward Malley Jr.] at [http://www.nytimes.com The New York Times], June 3, 1990</ref>

Despite sale of the company, the Malley family estate, Malley Properties, retained ownership of property in Downtown New Haven into the 21st century.<ref>[http://www.newhavenindependent.org/archives/2008/01/chapel_street_c_1.php Downtown Changes Afoot] at [http://www.newhavenindependent.org/ New Haven Independent], January 24, 2008</ref><ref>[http://www.newhavenindependent.org/archives/2007/11/booted_package.php Booted Wine Shop Finds New Home] at [http://www.newhavenindependent.org/ New Haven Independent], November 14, 2007</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 20:04, 5 September 2009

The Edw. Malley Co.
IndustryRetail
FoundedNew Haven, Connecticut; 1852
Defunct1982
FateBankruptcy
HeadquartersNew Haven, Connecticut
ProductsClothing, housewares.

The Edw. Malley Co., often abbreviated Malley's[1], was a prestigious[2] department store in Downtown New Haven, Connecticut from 1852 to 1982[3]. Company produced postcards promoted the establishment as "The Metropolitan Store of Connecticut".[4][5]

The business started out as Malley & Co.. Malley partnered with one William Neeley, and changed the store to William Neeley Co. in 1868. It was renamed Malley-Neeley Co. in 1893, and the Edw. Malley Co. in 1898.[6]

History

Original site

Starting out as a dry goods store[7], it was originally located directly across from the New Haven Green. The store caught fire in 1875, and was completely destroyed by a second fire in 1882, with a loss estimated at $175,000.[8] The store was rebuilt and enlarged by 1902 as an eight-storey building. It continued to remodel and improve, adding New England's first self-leveling elevator in 1923, and escalators in 1958.[9]

It was demolished and relocated two blocks south when the Chapel Square Mall was constructed on the original site in the 1960s.

Second site

The second location, which opened October 25, 1962,[10] had three levels above ground and two below.[11] It was connected by a walkway on the second floor to Macy's, across the street.

Features included a branch post office and a fix-it shop, a gourmet shop, bakery, 300-seat restaurant, beauty salon, photographic studio, and jewelry and watch repair service.[12] The merchandise range in the 1970s included patio furniture.[13]

The store was a family business until its 1971 sale to developer Richard Stevens, the man responsible for construction of the 1962 building.[14] After that, the store was purchased in 1978 by The Outlet Company. It was sold again in 1980 to United Department Stores, which went bankrupt in 1981, resulting in the store's closure in February 1982.[15][16]

The empty building was regarded as an eyesore[17], as it was the first thing visitors saw upon exiting the Route 34 Connector. It temporarily housed an indoor flea market and was demolished in 1998.[18]

In an effort to develop the property, Mayor John Daniels established a Retail Mall Advisory Council to explore the possibility of a Taubman Center.[19] The city of New Haven directly courted IKEA[20] and ABC Carpet.[21] The Long Wharf Theatre was also considered for relocation to the spot.[22] Gateway Community College plans to open a campus on the site in 2011.[23]

The Malley Family

The namesake of the family was Edward W. Malley,[24] a native of Ireland.[25] During the time of the 1882 fire, Malley's son, Walter, and his nephew James Malley Jr., were in jail awaiting trial in the Connecticut Supreme Court for the alleged murder of Jennie Cramer.[26][27] The case drew international attention[28], and the defendants were acquitted, but charges that the Malleys had bought their freedom dogged the family for decades. Walter Malley was outspoken in efforts to bring the real killers to light, but the case would remain unsolved.[29] The case was a focus of the 1999 book "Arsenic Under the Elms: Murder in Victorian New Haven".

E.W. Malley's will, processed by probate in 1909, stipulated that his property remain undivided, with only the interest being available for his heirs, Walter E. and Jane Malley. A large sum of shares was bequeathed to his grandson Wallace, on the condition that he remain in the store's employ.[30]

In 1990, Edward H. Malley, Sr. was noted as a retired director of Malley's.[31]

Despite sale of the company, the Malley family estate, Malley Properties, retained ownership of property in Downtown New Haven into the 21st century.[32][33]

References

  1. ^ The Edward Malley Company & Macy's New Haven at Retail Memories From Coast to Coast
  2. ^ ROSE D'OR Antiques
  3. ^ The Edward Malley Company & Macy's New Haven at Retail Memories From Coast to Coast
  4. ^ The Edw. Malley Co., Chapel Street, c.1905 at the Yale University Library
  5. ^ The Edw. Malley Co., Chapel Street, c.1905 at the Yale University Library
  6. ^ The New Haven Enterprise Hall of FameBusiness New Haven, February 5, 2007
  7. ^ The Edward Malley Company & Macy's New Haven at Retail Memories From Coast to Coast
  8. ^ Edward Malley's Store Burned: A Loss of $175,000 Caused By Fire Yesterday in New-Haven at The New York Times, March 1, 1882
  9. ^ The New Haven Enterprise Hall of FameBusiness New Haven, February 5, 2007
  10. ^ The New Haven Enterprise Hall of FameBusiness New Haven, February 5, 2007
  11. ^ The Edward Malley Company & Macy's New Haven at Retail Memories From Coast to Coast
  12. ^ This day in history at New Haven Register, September 2, 2002
  13. ^ Serra case sentencing put off until September at New Haven Register, July 17, 2002
  14. ^ The New Haven Enterprise Hall of FameBusiness New Haven, February 5, 2007
  15. ^ Remembering Great American Department Stores - Malley's, New Haven
  16. ^ The New Haven Enterprise Hall of FameBusiness New Haven, February 5, 2007
  17. ^ Fallen idols among idle thoughts at New Haven Register, July 17, 2002
  18. ^ The Best of Times, the Worst of Times at The Connecticut Business Journal, May 4, 1999
  19. ^ 'Colorblind' mayors can instruct Dawson at New Haven Register, March 5, 2002
  20. ^ IKEA later opened a store in New Haven on Long Wharf.
  21. ^ Pirelli building site may house IKEA at New Haven Register, April 18, 2002
  22. ^ Theater talking of move Gateway also eyes Macy's site at New Haven Register, April 17, 2002
  23. ^ About Gateway at Gateway Community College, retrieved September 5, 2009
  24. ^ The Best of Times, the Worst of Times at The Connecticut Business Journal, May 4, 1999
  25. ^ The New Haven Enterprise Hall of FameBusiness New Haven, February 5, 2007
  26. ^ Edward Malley's Store Burned: A Loss of $175,000 Caused By Fire Yesterday in New-Haven at The New York Times, March 1, 1882
  27. ^ Jennie Cramer Murder Trial: 1882 - An Inquest's Second Thoughts, The Elm City Tragedy
  28. ^ Jennie Cramer Murder Trial: 1882 - An Inquest's Second Thoughts
  29. ^ Jennie Cramer Murder Trial: 1882 - The Elm City Tragedy
  30. ^ LEAVES $2,000,000 IN TRUST.; Edward Malley of New Haven Does Not Give Principal to Children at The New York Times, August 29, 1909
  31. ^ Christine Warden Wed To Edward Malley Jr. at The New York Times, June 3, 1990
  32. ^ Downtown Changes Afoot at New Haven Independent, January 24, 2008
  33. ^ Booted Wine Shop Finds New Home at New Haven Independent, November 14, 2007
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Edw._Malley_Co.&oldid=312061479"