Lichtenstein's Historian

Lichtenstein's Historian Lichtenstein's was founded in Corpus Christi,Texas in 1874 and was a family owned business until 1972 when it sold to the parent Co that owned Frost Bros.

the name was retained five years and changed in 1977. Aaron Goldstein, Historian

Lichtenstein's instant cold water soap,the bottle and contents are minimally 50 years old,the liquid is a green color an...
10/15/2026

Lichtenstein's instant cold water soap,the bottle and contents are minimally 50 years old,the liquid is a green color and has a light scent to it despite its age.

From a Corpus Christi Town Club members newsletter in 1972.
09/21/2026

From a Corpus Christi Town Club members newsletter in 1972.

It's so nice that after 54 years that Lichtenstein's sold to Manhattan Industries and 49 years that the Lichtenstein nam...
08/24/2026

It's so nice that after 54 years that Lichtenstein's sold to Manhattan Industries and 49 years that the Lichtenstein name was changed to Frost Bros.,its name has remained ever-so present to many people.
This one page feature has William "Bill"Jue
Owner of Williams Fashion Shoes who was associated with Lichtenstein's having worked in the leased shoe department in the store. His store has operated for 40 plus years located in The Village.
The Cosmopolitan Apartments is what was constructed on the site of the former department store that has a slight resemblance to the art deco Lichtenstein building.
The article gives a brief summary of the stores history, the only correction is that the store opened to the public a week before the attacks on Pearl Harbor.And also mentions a decline in operations under the Lichtenstein name,which was not case since its primary reason for selling to Manhattan Industries was primarily due to the death of Morris L. Lichtenstein Sr. In 1970.
Long live the legacy of the department store family that made a name for its method of operation both with its employees and it's many fine customers from near and far.

In 1949 Lichtenstein's commissioned Vernon Kilns Co to make these commemorative plates for their 75th anniversary in dow...
07/30/2026

In 1949 Lichtenstein's commissioned Vernon Kilns Co to make these commemorative plates for their 75th anniversary in downtown Corpus Christi, Texas. They feature points of interest and an aerial of the business district, they were made in blue and this burgundy color as well.They also had another plate with the stores locations. It is nice to see that 77 years later these plates are still spotted at antique shops and look great.

A Lichtenstein's lantern shop wooden hanger.
07/11/2026

A Lichtenstein's lantern shop wooden hanger.

America celebrates its 250th anniversary. Lichtenstein's patriotism was proudly demonstrated throughout their 98 years ...
07/04/2026

America celebrates its 250th anniversary. Lichtenstein's patriotism was proudly demonstrated throughout their 98 years of operation in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Lichtenstein's would have proudly advertised Happy Fourth of July and especially on its 250th year 🇺🇲
07/04/2026

Lichtenstein's would have proudly advertised Happy Fourth of July and especially on its 250th year 🇺🇲

An ad in the 1959 Buccaneer Music Festival program,an event at Del Mar Auditorium.At its peak the company operated three...
06/30/2026

An ad in the 1959 Buccaneer Music Festival program,an event at Del Mar Auditorium.
At its peak the company operated three stores after they acquired Perkins Bros store on the hill in 1955,and had over 500 employees.

An ad in the C.C. Symphony program booklet 1960Click on the photo to see the full picture.
05/04/2026

An ad in the C.C. Symphony program booklet 1960
Click on the photo to see the full picture.

A postcard of the new Lichtenstein's Parkdale Plaza location, post marked March 1958. The Parkdale location opened in 19...
04/16/2026

A postcard of the new Lichtenstein's Parkdale Plaza location, post marked March 1958. The Parkdale location opened in 1957 it was a new Southside shopping center, the postcard was inquiring about a customers travel Westclox, signed by T. Pena,which was Teresa Pena. She later worked in cosmetics and stayed on with Frost Bros. Her husband Richard also worked for the store.

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P. O. Box 6482 Corpus Christi Tx
Corpus Christi, TX
78466

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