Private company
Heironimus
Logo: Heironimus Department Store, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
Historic commercial building in Virginia, United States
S.H. Heironimus Co. (also known as Heironimus) was an American department store chain based in Roanoke, Virginia. S.H. Heironimus opened his first store in downtown Roanoke in 1890. At its peak, Heironimus had several locations around Roanoke and Lynchburg.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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S.H. Heironimus Co. (also known as Heironimus) was an American department store chain based in Roanoke, Virginia. S.H. Heironimus opened his first store in downtown Roanoke in 1890. At its peak, Heironimus had several locations around Roanoke and Lynchburg. In 1993, Heironimus was acquired by the Texas-based retailer Dunlaps, which initially invested in improving the stores' inventory and appearance. In January 1996, the chain's flagship store in Downtown Roanoke was closed but locations in area malls remained open.2
Timeline
- 1890Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaHeironimus
- WikidataQ5700967
Sources
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- 1WikidataHeironimus on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaHeironimus on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsHeironimus logo by Heironimus Department Store, Public domain
- 4Wikimedia CommonsHeironimus photo by Patriarca12, CC BY-SA 3.0