Morris Zimman founds our first dry goods shop on Number Six River Street in Lynn, Massachusetts. Morris, who was always searching for GREAT BARGAINS, purchased the entire contents of a sunken ship, and sells slightly soggy muslin on the sidewalk for 15 cents a yard.
WLYN: Morris Zimman Talks About the Opening of 6 River Street
Barry Zimman, Anne and Morris’s son Returning from Navel Service in WWII, opens one of New England’s first self – service department stores on Market Street in Lynn. Proud of its reputation as “The House of Bargains,’” Zimman’s outfits returning veterans and their growing families.
WLYN: Morris Zimman Talks About the Basic Rules for Successful Merchandising
Barry Zimman, relocates Zimman’s to the former Goddard Bros. Department Store, our present location. Barry runs year long marketing promotions, giving away World’s Series tickets, T.V.s, “Mr. Peanut dolls” and “The World’s Largest Baby Ruth” candy bar. Even Boston’s WBZ’s Captain Bob and his puppets appear at Zimman’s.
WLYN: Grand Opening of. the Goddard Building on 80 Market Street
WLYN: Barry Talks About the Grand Opening
WLYN: Mayor Costin
Zimman’s third generation, Barry and Phyllis’ son, Michael Zimman, opens an indoor antique and flea market. At the same time, Barry and Michael buy designer fabric at auctions in New York City and beyond. Zimman’s fast becomes the Boston area’s “hidden secret” for fabric. With smart buying and a continued commitment to excellent customer service, Zimman’s is the region’s premier spot for decorative fabric.
Zimman’s debuts furniture and home accessories on its second and third floors. Featuring an eclectic mix of home furnishings from bohemian to traditional, Zimman’s makes it mark as “the place to go” for savvy designers who want high quality and fair prices.
We turn 100! Zimman’s continues to evolve, introducing design services and custom products, along with one of America’s largest selections of fine fabrics. Its floors filled with vintage to avant-garde fabrics, Zimman’s welcome new customers from the area’s burgeoning film and theatre industry—the “word is out!”
As fourth generation Daniel Zimman joins the team, we continue the legacy of sourcing decorative and home furnishing items that reflect fine taste and value. Combining over one hundred years of service, value, and experience in contemporary design, Zimman’s looks forward to providing full, outstanding service for years to come. We celebrate those of you who have been with us for years, and invite new customers to make your first visit. Zimman’s is a home design experience you will never forget!
Zimman’s closes its doors for the first time in over 100 years due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. Daniel, Randi and their two daughters create a music video sharing the “magical world of Zimman’s” for all to enjoy during these trying times of isolation. Zimman’s reopens their doors in the summer of 2020 offering their “concierge service,” serving their customers, one at a time.
As we mark our 116th year, our vast selection of fine decorative fabrics continues to grow, and we keep reaping accolades for our “Best Of” Design Work, Reupholstery,
Window Treatments and Custom Furniture. Our highly experienced team is here to be your “hands on” guides to bring your design projects to completion. Zimman’s is more than just “wall to wall” fabrics, exceptional home furnishings, top-notch service…It’s a unique experience. Come visit us and dive in!
P.S. This year we made Chatham look like Nantucket for Netflix’s “The Perfect Couple.” Zimman’s continues to be the “go to place” for set decorators, working on award winning films like “Little Women”, “Coda”, “The Holdovers” , “American Hustle” and all “Marvel Films” that come through Boston!
