My mom worked for the Penney's in Birminham,Al in the 80's in the fabric department. She was there when they phase out the department. It really broke her heart it was the first time she had worked outside the home and working in the fabric department was a dream come true. She made all our clothes, even shirts for by brothers and dad. She got a great discount on what she bought and got first look at all the new pattens and fabrics. When they closed she was able to buy those great cabinets that they put pattens in for 5$ each. It was a sad sad day when the closed the dept.