The Washington times., 1913-10-13
KANN'S COMPLETES
TWENTIETH YEAR
Big Emporium Now Ten Times
Size of Establishment Open
ed in 1893.

Just a score of years ago the three
story building at the corner of Market
space and Eighth street was opened
under a new name, and with no previ-
Gus reputation, so far as Washington
was concerned, though the firm of S.
Kann, Sons q Co. had been known for
many years by Baltimore shoppers.
For twenty years the store has hour
ished. until 1t occupies at present ten
times as much space as II did then, and
today 1t opened its anniversary week
number of new departments. together
with additional floor space for the al
ready established departments.
A new infants department occupies
one entire corner of the second floor,
and in 1t may be found everything per-
tanning to the dressing and care Of in
fants, from the tiny scales that are
used to weigh the baby, to the dainty
coverlet which keeps the frost out when
King or Queen Baby takes an outing.
In addition there Is a white-capped, uni
formed nurse in constant attendance,
who talks to mothers on the care and
dressing Of infants, and there is a cozy
corner for mothers who bring their
babies shopping with them.
The book department. which was for
merly situated on one of the upper
floors. has been moved to the basement,
and with added space and enlarged stock
the section offers comfort and attractive
surroundings to the bookworm. In the
art goods department. which has also
been enlaiSed. there Is a daily class for
women who wish to learn the latest
ideas In lacemaking and embroidery,
and an endless choice Of materials for
fancy work, as we'll as facilities for
stamping that are unequaled In the
city. Already this section is showing
some of the newest conceits for holi-
day gifts and is taking orders for the
embroidering Of initials and other fancy
work
One Of the most attractive features
OF the store as IL Is now, Is the new res
taurant, which is situated on the fourth
floor. and which is reached by seven
passenger elevators. The room, which Is
lighted by eastern windows, and by
skylight which diffuses the light. is all
in white and driftwood green, with whit
uniformed mattresses. The kitchen Is A
marvel OF sanitary arrangements, with
its various section s for the pastrv
cooks, the meat and vegetable cooks,
and the salad chef. all the rooms being
by white capped and aproned attend
ants.
Not quite completed as yet, but giving
a hint of the possibilities it will present
later in the present month. Is the ern-
ployes' dining room, a spacious apart
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and which opens out upon a roof gar
den intended for the exclusive use of
the employees. The dining room will
have cafeteria service and meals will
be served at actual cost to all those en-
ployed in the Kann establishment. The
decorations of ivory and brown har-
monize with the furnishings.
The shoe department, which former
ly occupied the second floor. has been
moved to the fourth floor, where II has
ample elbow room, and where more
privacy and comfort are offered the GUS
toners than formerly. There Is today
an exhibit in this department, OF slip
pers for evening wear, in every color
imaginable. and at a price that is ex-
tremely moderate.
Throughout the store there is an air
of activity produced by the announce
ment of the birthday celebration, and
the fact that the new store-new as far
as the interior is concerned. is more
adequately equipped for service to its
patrons than 1t has been at any time
before in its twenty years experience.