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We’ll bring
samples to your home and help you choose just
the right answer to suit your decor.
Call 1-800-OUTLOOK or set
up an appointment online. |
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| Outlook Window Fashions will give your
windows the beautiful new look they deserve—and
nobody makes it easier: |
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All our window fashions are custom-crafted
by hand to guarantee the finest quality workmanship. |
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Our decorators will help you through
every step—from measuring and selecting styles
to installation. |
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Choose the way you’d like
to shop—in one of our near-by design centers
or our free shop-at-home service |
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Select from Outlook’s remarkable
variety of styles, colors and patterns |
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We make all our window fashions
in our own workrooms. And because we sell directly
to the public, we pass the savings on to you. |
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We offer expert installation—and
guarantee a perfect fit. |
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We’ve been making windows more beautiful
for over 100 years. In fact, it’s a family tradition.
When family patriarch Joseph Perkowitz Sr. gave up his
occupation of repairing parasols and started a new business—manufacturing
window shades, the year was 1891. His intuition told him
he was making the right move. Chicago had recently rebuilt
after the Great Fire and was continuing to grow. Still,
Joseph Sr. had no idea he was creating a family business
tradition that would still be going strong 100 years later.
Today, we think Joseph Sr. would be proud. The tradition
continues with the family operating seven Outlook Window
Fashion Stores in the Chicago area. |
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| In 1943, Joseph’s young son William
joined the company and, with his creativity and keen eye
for changing trends, he helped expand the business in
every direction. The wider variety of styles brought enormous
growth and success. |
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| Several years later, William’s wife
Barbara had an idea that would expand the company once
again: Her plan to sell directly to the public was simple
yet revolutionary--giving customers an opportunity to
buy top-quality merchandise for the best possible prices. |
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Today the company is looking ahead, planning
more improvements than ever. Our newly expanded workroom
in Gurnee is the first step towards that goal. We are
also expanding our delivery services, and offering a wider
variety of new designs.
Still, some things will never change: Our family’s
dedication to providing customers with quality craftsmanship,
great service and outstanding value. Because those things
are much more than a way of doing business—they’re
a family tradition. |
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| Joseph Perkowitz,
Sr. in 1891 |
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| Three generations of Perkowitz’s
are joined with the Mayor of Gurnee for the ground breaking
of a new Outlook Window Fashions workroom in 1996. |
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| An original receipt form 1928 written
out by Mr. Perkowitz to “Mr.H.E. Meyers.”
Who would have guessed that 24 years later Mr. Perkowitz’s
son, William would marry Mr. Meyers’ daughter Barbara
and continue the family tradition? |
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