Comments on: End of an Era: Levinthal’s Closes

By: Ann

Ann — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:04:39 +0000

Oh no! It’s closed???? I bought a handbag there in the ’70s that I still have and love!!!!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:01:14 +0000

Say it isn’t so! I just discovered the closing of Levinthal’s — my go-to place for many years, including their 700 block of Chestnut Street location. I’ve purchased countless bags and briefcases over the years, as well as umbrellas, wallets and luggage too. The selection was amazing, and their style of business was truly from a kindler, gentler era. This is such a sad turn of events… I send my thanks –and best wishes– to the whole staff. You’ll be missed!

By: Wendy Baylor

Wendy Baylor — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:40:42 +0000

why did ya’ll have to close. what have you done with the unsold merchandise

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:57:48 +0000

I will also miss Levinthal’s. Over the years, I purchased many bags, wallets and umbrellas there. My mother frequently shopped at the store when it was located in the 700 block of Chestnut Street. My sister and I are second-generation customers. Mom passed on 5 years ago, but we continued
to shop there re-living the mother-daughter shopping trips that usually included a visit to Levinthal’s.

By: Marisa

Marisa — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:59:19 +0000

Barry and Jay, thank you both so much for taking the time to leave a comment. I really and truly loved your store and am so sad to see it gone.

Barry, I didn’t buy a red tote this time around. In recent years, my weakness has been the Tano bags. Such great colors!

By: Jay Levinthal

Jay Levinthal — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:26:58 +0000

During the last 2 weeks so many of our customers took the time to share with us their Levinthal experiences, just like you did. How much they will miss us and thanking us for being a special place to shop. We take with us many fond memories. Thanks for sharing yours.

By: Barry Levinthal

Barry Levinthal — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:02:56 +0000

Thanks for the kind words.We will miss all of our great customers like you, who appreciated us. I think I remember that you bought a red tote. Is that right?

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:37:12 +0000

I’m sorry a store you love is going, but I have to admit that I love looking at store fixtures when they go on sale! You can find some very unique items then.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:25:58 +0000

Oh, bummer. Levinthal’s was an occasional part of my lunchtime wanderings when I first started working in Center City. I never bought anything there, but I loved browsing.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:38:12 +0000

Awh