(Source of image: Florida Collection, Main Public Library, Jacksonville, Florida)

During the Forties, the top level of Furchgott's proved to be "the mainspring of the entire store." As the Furchgott brochure explained, "On this floor you'll find behind-the-scene specialists whose job is to make the entire organization function smoothly and efficiently."  The floor's occupants included the layaway department, an upholstery workroom, and a display workroom, along with offices for credit, employment, advertising, and the store's executives.  Other features included a "hospital room," an employee's recreation terrace, and the staff restrooms.