Higbee's Department Store is a landmark in Cleveland, Ohio, and a filming location for A Christmas Story (1983). Built in 1931.
Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in A Christmas Story (movie, 1983) — as The department store in 'downtown Hohman' where Ralphie first sees the BB gun in the window and
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15508, SRC-15509 - Built in 1931
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15509, SRC-16744, SRC-17103
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15508 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/c/Christmas-Story.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15509 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higbee%27s (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16744 — https://case.edu/ech/articles/d/dillard-department-stores-inc (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17103 — https://www.freshwatercleveland.com/breaking-ground/HigbeesFloorTen042617.aspx (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was A Christmas Story filmed?
Higbee’s Department Store, in Cleveland, Ohio, is a real-world filming location used for A Christmas Story.
Where is Higbee’s Department Store located?
Higbee’s Department Store is located in Cleveland, Ohio.