Photo suppliedThe Queen Street Flagship as a Cultural InstitutionThe Queen Street flagship occupied a singular place in Toronto’s cultural memory. ‘Christmas Street’ on the 5th floor in the Hudson’s Bay Queen Street store, early 2000s. “Karl was deeply involved in developing those concepts.”Christmas Street on the 5th floor of the Hudson’s Bay Queen Street store in the early 2000s. It was a happy place for them.”Christmas Street on the 5th floor of the Hudson’s Bay Queen Street store. “He truly believed in what the holiday season meant at the Queen Street store.”Regal Holiday display in the Hudson’s Bay Queen Street store.