(Source of picture: Florida State Archives)

Look at all of the gloves and fancy hats!  Many River City ladies wouldn't think of going downtown without them.  This photo dates from 1949 and shows the marble-framed, Forsyth Street doors to Furchgott's Department Store.

At the entrance, notice the stripes on the sidewalk, along with a fanciful "F" (inside a circle) for "Furchgott's."  It's nice that the stripes and the "F" are still visible today and that the marble still surrounds the entranceway.  The doors in the alcove lead to other businesses, though.  Through the left entrance is the Zodiac Grill, while through a door to the right is De Real Ting Caribbean Restaurant.  The Zodiac Grill occupies the former area for jewelry, silverware, cosmetics, hosiery, and "specials."  De Real Ting is where handbags and lingerie used to be purchased.