Titche-Goettinger

Titche-Goettinger

Company type	Department store chain
Industry	Retail
Founded	1902
Founder	Max Goettinger, Edward Titche
Defunct	1979
Fate	Merged with Joske's
Headquarters	Dallas, Texas , United States
Area served	Dallas, Texas and suburbs
Parent	Allied Stores Corporation (from 1935)

Titche-Goettinger—commonly referred to later as Titche's—was a department store chain headquartered in Dallas, Texas, United States. Founded in 1902, it remained a significant force in Dallas retail until its eventual merger with Joske's, which itself was later incorporated into Dillard's.

History

The department store Titche-Goettinger was established in 1902 by partners Max Goettinger and Edward Titche. Their initial location was situated at the southeast corner of Elm and Murphy streets. After two years, the store relocated to the Wilson Building. In 1928, construction commenced on a new flagship site positioned between Main and Elm streets along St. Paul Street to accommodate an expanded inventory, notably including ready-to-wear clothing.

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Logo used during the transition from Titche to Joske

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The Titche-Goettinger Building, located between Elm and Main at St. Paul in downtown Dallas, served as the chain’s main store from 1929 until 1979.

In December of 1928, prior to the completion of this new building, ownership of Titche-Goettinger transferred to Hahn Department Stores. The following year, Hahn also acquired the San Antonio-based retailer Joske's. The onset of the Great Depression during Hahn’s tenure significantly impacted the retail environment. As a result, Titche-Goettinger lost considerable market share to local competitors such as Neiman Marcus and Sanger-Harris. In 1935, Hahn Department Stores rebranded itself as Allied Stores Corporation.

During the 1950s, the department store extended its presence into suburban areas. In 1979, Allied consolidated the Titche-Goettinger stores with Joske’s, which was subsequently acquired by Dillard's in 1987.

Flagship store

The downtown Dallas flagship location, a prominent feature within the Harwood Historic District and the Main Street District, is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally inaugurated in 1929, this site functioned as a department store until its closure in 1987. Presently, the building has been transformed into loft-style residential units and accommodates the Universities Center at Dallas.

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Between 1904 and 1929, the Wilson Building, situated at Main and Ervay Streets in downtown Dallas, served as the home for Titche-Goettinger. The structure now operates as a luxury apartment complex.

External links

• Dallas Public Library photographic collection of the flagship store
• The Department Store Museum: Titche-Goettinger
• 1900 Elm (current apartment complex occupying the former Titche's downtown location, featuring historical store images)