Sanger-Harris, the iconic Texas department store, returns home to Main Street in downtown Dallas

DALLAS - Sept. 13, 2016 - PRLog -- El Centro College presents "Before El Centro: Sanger-Harris," an exhibit of historic clothing, promotional materials, and other related artifacts from the once iconic Dallas retailer, Sanger-Harris, from October 10, through November 4, 2016, at the H. Paxton Moore Fine Art Gallery:

WHO:  El Centro College, Vintage Martini, and the Dallas History & Archives

WHAT:  Before El Centro: Sanger-Harris, a retrospective of historic clothing, promotional materials and other artifacts

WHEN:  Monday - Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., October 10, through November 4, 2016

WHERE:  H. Paxton Moore Fine Art Gallery, El Centro College, B Building, 801 Main Street (@ Lamar), Dallas, Texas 75202  214-860-2115

WHY: El Centro College 50th Anniversary celebration

HOW MUCH:  Admission is free and open to the public

Although Sanger-Harris was technically created on February 6, 1961, when two local department stores, Sangers Brothers and A. Harris and Co., merged together, the organization has over 150 years of history that continues today as a part of Macy's, Inc. Sanger-Harris was located at 801 Main Street, where El Centro College is now, until 1965 when the store moved to Akard Street and Pacific Avenue. El Centro College took over the Main Street building and began offering classes in 1966.

About Vintage Martini
 Vintage Martini (http://www.VintageMartini.com) provides the best in fashion from yesterday and today.  Located in Dallas on Henderson Avenue, Vintage Martini is a consignment store specializing in historic clothing that sells hundreds of dresses, shoes, jewelry, and other accessories to fashion enthusiasts around the world.

About the Dallas Public Library Archives
  The Sanger-Harris Collection is part of the Dallas History & Archives, one of the largest of its kind in the nation with holdings that span many aspects of the diverse history of not only Dallas and the surrounding area, but the entire state of Texas. The department collects, preserves, and makes available to patrons information in text, graphic, audio, and video formats. The Dallas History & Archives Division along with Fine Books Division is housed on the recently renovated 7^th floor of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library.

About El Centro College
  Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, El Centro College (http://www.elcentrocollege.edu) is a vibrant, urban community college located in downtown Dallas that is fully committed to a seamless educational process and life-long learning.

  The H. Paxton Moore Fine Art Gallery seeks to showcase local, regional and national artists working in a variety of media as well as host exhibits traveling nationally.

  The El Centro Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing programs are both recognized as leading educational programs throughout the fashion world.  The Fashion Design program at El Centro is a dynamic, hands-on series of academic coursework that stresses the essential skills every fashion designer needs: sewing, pattern-making and designing.  The Fashion Marketing program at El Centro College is a nationally renowned vocational education curriculum that specializes in the business side of fashion – combining modern business principles with ambition, creativity, and enthusiasm.