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The first store was opened in San Lorenzo, California on July 29, 1949. Founder by Mervin G. Morris, the store was originally named Mervin's, but an architect suggested that a spelling that included a "Y" instead of an "I" would be more visually appealing, the rest is history. In late 2008 the chain filed for Chapter 7 and began liquidation sales at all remaining stores. By 2009 all stores were closed
Anaheim - Anaheim Plaza - Now a Forever 21
West side entrance taken on December 14, 2008. This was the only store left from when Anaheim Plaza was an enclosed mall. (Andrew Novak Photo)
Burbank - Town Center (Media City Mall) - Currently Vacant
Inside entrance from the mall taken on November 4, 2008. (Andrew Novak Photo)
Cerritos - Los Cerritos Center (Originally an Orhbach's) - Now a Forever 21
The only outside entrance to this store taken on December 19, 2006. (Andrew Novak Photo)
Downey - Stonewood Mall - Now a Kohl's
West side entrance taken on November 1, 2008. (Andrew Novak Photo)
East side entrance taken on November 15, 2008. (Andrew Novak Photo)
South side entrance to the store is on the inside of the mall. Photo taken on November 15, 2008. (Andrew Novak Photo)
Garden Grove (Stand Alone)
West side entrance after the store closed on May 16, 2009. (Andrew Novak Photo)
Glendale - Glendale Galleria
East side entrance taken on July 31, 2008. (Andrew Novak Photo)
Lakewood - Lakewood Mall - Now a Forever 21
East side entrance taken on October 28, 2008. (Andrew Novak Photo)
East side entrance taken on October 28, 2008. (Andrew Novak Photo)
Mall entrance on December 27, 2008. There were only two days left for this store when this photo was taken. (Andrew Novak Photo)
North side entrance at night taken on January 17, 2009 after the store closed. (Andrew Novak Photo)
North side entrance at night taken on January 17, 2009 after the store closed. (Andrew Novak Photo)
North side entrance at night taken on January 17, 2009 after the store closed. (Andrew Novak Photo)
Oxnard - Centerpoint Mall
west side entrance taken on June 20, 2008. (Andrew Novak Photo)
San Mateo - Hillsdale Mall
east side from the Hillsdale Caltrain Station taken on September 21, 2008. (Andrew Novak Photo)
Sun Valley (Stand Alone)
East side entrance taken on November 4, 2008. (Andrew Novak Photo)
North side entrance taken on November 4, 2008. (Andrew Novak Photo)
East side entrance taken on November 4, 2008. (Andrew Novak Photo)
North side entrance taken on November 4, 2008. (Andrew Novak Photo)
Torrance (Stand Alone)
Sign for the Torrance store which is across the street from the Del Amo Fashion Center. Photo taken on October 10, 2006. (Andrew Novak Photo)
Whittier - Whittwood Mall - Now a Kohl's
West side of the store taken on December 13, 2006. (Russ Jones Photo)
South side of the store taken on December 12, 2008. (Andrew Novak Photo)
Nouth side of the store taken on December 12, 2008. (Andrew Novak Photo)
Misc. Mervyn's
Mervyn's wrap on Long Beach Transit New Flyer 9706 on August 8, 2008. (Andrew Novak Photo)
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