South Side Floral Shop Celebrates 100 Years of Family-Owned Excellence

South Side Floral Shop proudly marks a century of service in 2024. Established in 1924 by John Stankowski as a retail floral and landscaping business, the shop has been passed down through three generations — from John to his son Leon, and now operated by siblings Jake and Mari Jane.

Originally located at 1107 Pittston Avenue, the business moved to its current home at 1025 Pittston Avenue in the late 1940s. Over the decades, South Side Floral Shop has become a trusted name in both floral design and landscaping, contributing to major community projects including Memorial Stadium, city pools, and elementary schools.

In recognition of its longstanding commitment to excellence, South Side Floral Shop received the Century Award from the Society of American Florists in 2024. This prestigious honor celebrates businesses that have served the floral industry for 100 years or more.

The shop was also recognized by FTD, which has over 20,000 members in the United States, as one of the Top 1,000 Florists in the U.S. for outstanding quality and service in 2024.

South Side Floral Shop looks forward to continuing its tradition of beauty, service, and community involvement for generations to come.