Frederick & Nelson

Images of America: Washington

by Ann Wendell

In 1890, D. E. Frederick arrived in Seattle and, joined soon after by Nels Nelson, started what would become one of the Northwest’s best-loved and well-regarded stores. For more than 100 years, Frederick & Nelson was much more than just a department store to the people of Seattle—it was an icon. F&N, as locals referred to it, established the city’s retail core, led the war-bond drive, acted as a civic booster, and pioneered a high level of benefits for its workers. But it was the customer experience that made all the difference at F&N. Whether it was a fashion show in the Tea Room, a visit to Santa, or the taste of a Frango, the memories of Frederick & Nelson still resonate today throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Genres: Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published December 3, 2008

About the author

Ann Wendell is a Seattle native and was raised in the Ravenna neighborhood. Her father worked at Frederick & Nelson for over 35 years and she considered F&N her second home. She works providing informational research for businesses and individuals.

When not doing historical research, Ann finds time to attend her childrens endless sporting events, watch way too many movies with her husband, support her bookstore habit, and write the archetypal Seattle novel. Visit her website www.annwendellbooks.com"

Reviews

[Katherine]

Another great old department store...I've already read the Arcadia book on Hudson's (excellent) and want the one on Dayton's. Why none on Marshall Field's yet?!

[Ann Wendell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wrote this one too - even more amazing!

[Bryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember being in the downtown Seattle F&N as well as the Aurora Village store. Sad to see them gone.