1995 McAlpin’s Tall Stacks Christmas Ornament • Cincinnati Fountain Square • 24K Gold Finish Collectible • Department Store Memorabilia NOS

Celebrate Cincinnati history with this exquisite 1995 McAlpin’s Tall Stacks Commemorative Christmas Ornament, crafted with a 24-karat gold finish and presented in its original red McAlpin’s box.

This finely detailed ornament showcases the iconic Tyler Davidson Fountain on Fountain Square—one of Cincinnati’s most beloved landmarks. Designed to honor the “Tall Stacks” riverboat festival and the city’s proud steamboat heritage, it captures the charm and vitality of Cincinnati’s riverfront era.

Each ornament was part of McAlpin’s exclusive commemorative ornament series, produced in limited quantities and Made in the USA.

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Features

• Maker: McAlpin’s Department Store
• Year: 1995
• Edition: Tall Stacks Commemorative Series
• Material: Gold-tone metal, 24-karat gold finish
• Dimensions: Approx. 2.5” wide × 2.25” tall (see photos with ruler for scale)
• Packaging: Original McAlpin’s red gift box with descriptive insert card
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of age. Box shows light storage wear consistent with age.

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About McAlpin’s Department Store

McAlpin’s was a Cincinnati-based department store chain founded in 1852 by William McAlpin. Known for its elegant downtown store and personalized customer service, McAlpin’s became a retail landmark throughout southern Ohio and northern Kentucky. The store was especially beloved for its seasonal window displays and annual holiday ornament collections—many of which, like this one, have become highly collectible Cincinnati keepsakes.

In the 1990s, McAlpin’s stores were acquired by Dillard’s, marking the end of an era for one of the Queen City’s most iconic names in retail. Today, McAlpin’s ornaments remain treasured pieces of Cincinnati nostalgia and are sought after by collectors nationwide.

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Perfect For

🎁 Cincinnati history lovers
🎄 Vintage ornament collectors
🏠 Ohio natives or alumni gifts
💛 Anyone who appreciates 1990s department store nostalgia