The men that brought our beloved Hess's to the Lehigh Valley were proud JEWISH Americans all. Like every Jewish American, they wanted ONLY THE BEST for their community, their city and their COUNTRY. With all the hatred that is being thrown around these days against Jewish folks, especially on Youtube, I thought i would take the time to remind everyone of this very little, unknown fact.
I miss the old days of Hamilton Street. Hess's, Leh's, the Liberty Bell church, the clock shop...back when you could walk downtown and do a day of shopping and sightseeing and not worry about crime & parking. Im only 27, but I remember the great department stores, the trolley, the covered walkways. Im glad I got to see some of it.
I worked at Hess's. In the Oasis, the Deli...and ahhh yes...the Patio! I miss getting employee meals there. You could have ANYTHING except Surf and Turf! I loved it!
I used to get to go into the toy department there when I was a kid! I remeber it so well, my mom worked at the Hilton down the street when it was first built in 80, and I just remember how they had the armour and the flowers and the royal feeling u had there! When it went out, so did the heart of Allentown! That's why there's such crime and turmoil there now, but that's just my opinion. :(
Hess's was a magical place, and the best part was everyone could afdford to shop there, and you were treated like royality.
I remember taking a friend of mine there in the 80's, and she tried on a Bob Mackie gown, as she said where else could someone "off the street" do this without being itimidated.
I remember my mom used to take me to the Patio every Black Friday and we would get the strawberry pie after waiting in line for almost an hour. I miss Hess' and I wish that it was around now that I am older.
This is an extremely informative documentary. I watched it a few different times at work and we received so many compliments about it. I remember the last years of Hess's and going with my mom and grandmother so it's a little bittersweet.
I remember going to Hess's at Great Northern Mall in Clay, NY in the late 80s when I was a kid. I remember it being the 1st store to open there, before the rest of the mall did. I also remember them selling gorgeous dresses and I also used to have a cute pink zip up fanny pack Mom bought for me from Hess's, even though she worked at Chappell's, which is now Bon Ton.
The men that brought our beloved Hess's to the Lehigh Valley were proud JEWISH Americans all. Like every Jewish American, they wanted ONLY THE BEST for their community, their city and their COUNTRY. With all the hatred that is being thrown around these days against Jewish folks, especially on Youtube, I thought i would take the time to remind everyone of this very little, unknown fact.
bertskoi 2 months ago
It was such a sad sight in 1993 when they had the store closeing sign up at our local Hess's.
PGMEagle 8 months ago
I miss the old days of Hamilton Street. Hess's, Leh's, the Liberty Bell church, the clock shop...back when you could walk downtown and do a day of shopping and sightseeing and not worry about crime & parking. Im only 27, but I remember the great department stores, the trolley, the covered walkways. Im glad I got to see some of it.
vintagedesert 1 year ago
I worked at Hess's. In the Oasis, the Deli...and ahhh yes...the Patio! I miss getting employee meals there. You could have ANYTHING except Surf and Turf! I loved it!
rsantee2001 1 year ago
I really enjoy this video. Workers really took pride in their job.
shiahian 1 year ago
Oh my.... how Allentown has changed.
I miss the old city......
urkoolUncle 1 year ago
This was posted online 2 years ago and I just find it now?
mustang6172 1 year ago
Great clips....great memories...
ericgeist 1 year ago
anyone remeber brights?
jeyrod1 2 years ago
I used to get to go into the toy department there when I was a kid! I remeber it so well, my mom worked at the Hilton down the street when it was first built in 80, and I just remember how they had the armour and the flowers and the royal feeling u had there! When it went out, so did the heart of Allentown! That's why there's such crime and turmoil there now, but that's just my opinion. :(
jeyrod1 2 years ago 3
I remember Zollinger's and Leh's.
scottact 2 years ago
Hess's was a magical place, and the best part was everyone could afdford to shop there, and you were treated like royality.
I remember taking a friend of mine there in the 80's, and she tried on a Bob Mackie gown, as she said where else could someone "off the street" do this without being itimidated.
krapug1 2 years ago
I remember my mom used to take me to the Patio every Black Friday and we would get the strawberry pie after waiting in line for almost an hour. I miss Hess' and I wish that it was around now that I am older.
crys2002 2 years ago 5
i sure do miss Hess's.
rayjill1234 2 years ago 9
This is an extremely informative documentary. I watched it a few different times at work and we received so many compliments about it. I remember the last years of Hess's and going with my mom and grandmother so it's a little bittersweet.
OneToughMami 2 years ago 4
Anyone remember Zollingers?
akeffo 2 years ago
I had seen this presentation on PBS, and hoped to see it again. Thanks so much for posting!
tuscatom 2 years ago 2
I remember going to Hess's at Great Northern Mall in Clay, NY in the late 80s when I was a kid. I remember it being the 1st store to open there, before the rest of the mall did. I also remember them selling gorgeous dresses and I also used to have a cute pink zip up fanny pack Mom bought for me from Hess's, even though she worked at Chappell's, which is now Bon Ton.
munchkinthecat 3 years ago
WOW thanks for this I used to live in Bethlehem and used to go to the Hess's on Main Street when I was a kid!
bdevine12 3 years ago