S. H. Kress & Co. was a national chain of 5-10-25 cent department stores. They operated from 1896 to 1981 but were most popular from the 30s into the 50s. This store stood on Hollywood Blvd (this shot is from 1934) right next to a “five-and-dime” competitor, J.J. Newberry. This Kress Building is still there, including the red neon sign at the top, and it’s been fully and beautifully restored.