Shoppers check out reduced-price clothing at Kimmel-Meehan. Like many retailers, the Montrose store suffered from a bleak holiday shopping season exacerbated by the mortgage crisis and job insecurity. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
Loyal clientele received letters alerting them of the stores closure. Many are still in disbelief. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
Kimmel-Meehan sold mainly mens suits until the 1990s, when Bryan Walker became owner and expanded the stores selection to focus on casual wear such as sport coats, leather jackets, slacks, shirts and shoes. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
Kimmel-Meehan owner Bryan Walker greets customers at the liquidation sale. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
Shoppers are ready to take home bargains. All merchandise is marked 40% to 80% off. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
Shoppers crowd Kimmel-Meehan during the stores liquidation sale. Many customers gathered to say goodbye to owner Bryan Walker and to reminisce about the stores early days. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
Founded in 1955, the mens store is expected to shut by the end of May. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
