I am asking everyone if the are cleaning out their basements or attics to please consider donating or selling your Denholms memorabilia t...

Due to difficulty posting, and the switch to Facebook, the Denholms blog will not be updated starting January 1st, 2018.  To see current and...

1884 Here are two images showing The Denholm and McKay Company after it had moved to the 484 Main Street location.  The top image sho...

This is a window from 1965 showcasing the "Perma Firm" line of mattresses by Crimson Shield, located on the 4th floor. As a full...

Recently I was contacted by an architectural firm designing a new hotel in London. How shocked and surprised I was to hear that they woul...

"Give Cupid a lift with a valentines gift" reads the copy for this 1956 lingerie window. It's a classic example of a ...

This Year Preservation Worcester chose Denholms for their holiday fundraiser.  To prepare for this, we have been working everyday to make t...

I am thrilled to announce that Preservation Worcester is having its holiday event at the historic Denholms building. See the building al...

Some wonderful old ads highlighting the women's dress and coat departments. The art of illustrations in advertising is starting to m...

I Wanted to share a wonderful article that my friend Joyce posted on her blog. Joyce and I met over our love of the city of Worcester, and ...

Today a wonderful article was done on my work at the Denholm building from the Worcester Sun (see link below),  It highlights my dedication ...

  For over 30 years I have been collecting memorabilia on Denholms in order to preserve the history that it brought to Worcester.  I a...

  Every year, this iconic photo shows up on Facebook, and other social media sites and is shared hundreds of times over.  It is such a sh...

This week I was able to get away from my full time job to spend a little time at the Denholm Building to update their windows.  It had been ...

By Sandy Meindersma Correspondent Posted Aug. 14, 2015 at 6:06 AM HOLDEN - Denholm & McKay Department St...

Remember the days when whole families would get all dressed up for Easter Sunday?  This photo is from Denholms in 1954 and focu...

I recently sent out my vintage Denholms D.G Williams mannequin, and had her restored to what she originally looked like when she was brand n...

  On Sunday November 9th I will be giving a slide show and lecture  at the Worcester Public Library.  This is a talk I am giving for Prese...

There is a lot of talk regarding the new mural on the side of the Denholm building.  Some people love it, while others are not so thrilled w...

Article and picture courtesy of Worcester Magazine Cambridge artist picked to paint mural on Denholm Building in Worcester 1   ...

I was so lucky to run across these old hand painted signs from Emil Grilli (see earlier post about Emil's work back-to-school-in-1964 )....

Here is a window display from July 1954 to highlight ladies swimsuits. Notice the build out of the swimming pool and the diving mannequin....

This window is a 1957 display for Mothers Day. This display revolves around popular gift items found throughout the Lingerie department on...

I am always on the hunt for items relating to the Denholm and McKay Company.  Here are a few items that I have purchased or received as gift...

I just wanted to wish everyone the very best for the Easter Holiday.

"Spring comes to Denholms first" reads the copy in this window display from 1965.  The display revolved around navy suits and coo...

   Fifty years ago Denholms installed the first set of escalators in the city of Worcester.  Denholms was late on installing these and had...

Denholms: Worcester's Premier Department Store History / Heritage - Lecture/Discussion Thursday, January 16, 2014 7:00 PM-8:...