Renowned architect Samuel Hannaford was chosen to design the company's flagship store in 1916, expanding the enterprise westward to the corner of Race Street, the result being a graceful Edwardian structure with an impressive six acres of selling space spread over seven floors. Publicity drawings were made of a completed store with the three original storefronts demolished and replaced with a never-to-occur expansion of the Hannaford-designed structure.
Renowned architect Samuel Hannaford was selected to design the company's flagship store in 1916, which expanded westward to Race Street. The result was an impressive Edwardian building with six acres of selling space across seven floors. Publicity drawings depicted a completed store where the original storefronts were demolished and replaced by a non-existent expansion.