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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. _____) NORDSTROM, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) COMMON STOCK - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 655664100 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) KAREN E. PURPUR NORDSTROM, INC. 1501 FIFTH AVENUE SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98101-1603 (206) 628-2111 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) FEBRUARY 18, 1997 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box / /. NOTE: Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits, should be filed with the Commission. See Rule 13d-1(a) for other parties to whom copies are to be sent. *The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page. The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes). (continued on following pages) - -------------------------- ---------------------------- CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 2 of 37 Pages - -------------------------- ---------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P., a Texas limited partnership S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Applied for - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Texas Limited Partnership - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER OF SHARES -0- shares BENEFICIALLY ----------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 shares WITH ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- shares ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 6,238,276 shares - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------- ---------------------------- CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 3 of 37 Pages - -------------------------- ---------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Katharine J. Nordstrom S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States Citizen - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER OF SHARES -0- shares BENEFICIALLY ----------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 shares WITH Katharine J. Nordstrom is a general partner of the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- shares ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 6,238,276 shares Katharine J. Nordstrom is a general partner of the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------- ---------------------------- CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 4 of 37 Pages - -------------------------- ---------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Elmer Nordstrom Trust S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON 91-6394569 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Washington - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER OF SHARES -0- shares BENEFICIALLY ----------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 shares WITH Elmer Nordstrom Trust is a general partner of the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- shares ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 6,238,276 shares Elmer Nordstrom Trust is a general partner of the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON 00 (trust) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------- ---------------------------- CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 5 of 37 Pages - -------------------------- ---------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON John N. Nordstrom, Trustee S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON ###-##-#### 2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States Citizen - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER OF SHARES -0- shares BENEFICIALLY ----------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 shares WITH John N. Nordstrom is the sole trustee of the Elmer Nordstrom Trust ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- shares ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 6,238,276 shares John N. Nordstrom is the sole trustee of the Elmer Nordstrom Trust - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON 00 (individual trustee) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------- ---------------------------- CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 6 of 37 Pages - -------------------------- ---------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P., a Texas limited partnership S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Applied for - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Texas Limited Partnership - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER OF SHARES -0- shares BENEFICIALLY ----------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 shares WITH James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P., is a general partner of the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- shares ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 6,238,276 shares James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P., is a general partner of the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------- ---------------------------- CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 7 of 37 Pages - -------------------------- ---------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Estate of James F. Nordstrom, Sally A. Nordstrom, Personal Representative S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON 91-6400771 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Washington - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER OF SHARES -0- shares BENEFICIALLY ----------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 shares WITH Estate of James F. Nordstrom, Sally A. Nordstrom, Personal Representative is a general partner of the James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- shares ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 6,238,276 shares Estate of James F. Nordstrom, Sally A. Nordstrom, Personal Representative is a general partner of the James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON 00 (estate) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------- ---------------------------- CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 8 of 37 Pages - -------------------------- ---------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Sally A. Nordstrom S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States Citizen - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER OF SHARES -0- shares BENEFICIALLY ----------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 shares WITH Sally A. Nordstrom is a general partner of the James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- shares ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 6,238,276 shares Sally A. Nordstrom is a general partner of the James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------- ---------------------------- CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 9 of 37 Pages - -------------------------- ---------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON J. Daniel Nordstrom S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States Citizen - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER OF SHARES -0- shares BENEFICIALLY ----------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 shares WITH J. Daniel Nordstrom is a general partner of the James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- shares ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 6,238,276 shares J. Daniel Nordstrom is a general partner of the James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------- ---------------------------- CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 10 of 37 Pages - -------------------------- ---------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON William E. Nordstrom S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States Citizen - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER OF SHARES -0- shares BENEFICIALLY ----------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 shares WITH William E. Nordstrom is a general partner of the James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- shares ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 6,238,276 shares William E. Nordstrom is a general partner of the James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------- ---------------------------- CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 11 of 37 Pages - -------------------------- ---------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P., a Texas limited partnership S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON 91-1770763 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Texas Limited Partnership - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER OF SHARES -0- shares BENEFICIALLY ----------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 shares WITH John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P., is a general partner of the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Interests, L.P. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- shares ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 6,238,276 shares John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P., is a general partner of the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Interests, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------- ---------------------------- CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 12 of 37 Pages - -------------------------- ---------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON John N. Nordstrom S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States Citizen - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER OF SHARES -0- shares BENEFICIALLY ----------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 shares WITH John N. Nordstrom is a general partner of the John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- shares ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 6,238,276 shares John N. Nordstrom is a general partner of the John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------- ---------------------------- CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 13 of 37 Pages - -------------------------- ---------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Sally B. Nordstrom S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States Citizen - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER OF SHARES -0- shares BENEFICIALLY ----------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 shares WITH Sally B. Nordstrom is a general partner of the John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- shares ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 6,238,276 shares Sally B. Nordstrom is a general partner of the John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------- ---------------------------- CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 14 of 37 Pages - -------------------------- ---------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON James A. Nordstrom S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON ###-##-#### - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States Citizen - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER OF SHARES -0- shares BENEFICIALLY ----------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 shares WITH James A. Nordstrom is a general partner of the John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- shares ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 6,238,276 shares James A. Nordstrom is a general partner of the John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 15 of 37 ITEM 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER The title of the class of equity securities to which this statement relates is shares of the Common Stock, no par value (the "Shares") of Nordstrom, Inc., a Washington corporation (the "Issuer"). The address of the principal executive offices of the Issuer is: 1501 Fifth Avenue Seattle, WA 98101-1603 ITEM 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND This statement is being filed by The Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P., a Texas limited partnership whose principal business address is 1501 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101-1603. The names, business addresses, occupations and citizenships of all the general partners of the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P., the trustee of the trust general partner and all of the individual general partners of the limited partnership general partners are set forth on Exhibit B hereto. Each of those persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares reported that exceed their pro rata interest in their respective partnership. To the best of Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P.'s knowledge, none of the persons listed on Exhibit B hereto has, during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) or been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws. ITEM 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION Partnership capital contribution ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION Formation of family limited partnership/estate planning ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER A. ELMER AND KATHARINE NORDSTROM FAMILY INTERESTS, L.P. a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276 Percent of class: 7.9% b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0- 2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276 3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0- 4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: 6,238,276 Page 16 of 37 c. The Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P., received a partnership capital contribution on February 18, 1997 of 1,572,228 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common stock from Katharine J. Nordstrom, 1,546,048 shares from the Elmer Nordstrom Trust, 1,560,000 shares from the James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. and 1,560,000 shares from the John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. B. KATHARINE J. NORDSTROM a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276 Percent of class: 7.9% b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0- 2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276 3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0- 4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: 6,238,276 c. Katharine J. Nordstrom made a partnership capital contribution on February 18, 1997 of 1,572,228 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common stock to the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P. C. ELMER NORDSTROM TRUST a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276 Percent of class: 7.9% b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0- 2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276 3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0- 4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: 6,238,276 c. The Elmer Nordstrom Trust (John N. Nordstrom, trustee) made a partnership capital contribution on February 18, 1997 of 1,546,048 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common stock to the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P. D. JOHN N. NORDSTROM, Trustee a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276 Percent of class: 7.9% b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0- 2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276 Page 17 of 37 3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0- 4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: 6,238,276 c. As trustee, John N. Nordstrom made a partnership capital contribution on February 18, 1997 of 1,546,048 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common stock to the Elmer and Katharine Family Interests, L.P. E. JAMES F. NORDSTROM INTERESTS, L.P. a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276 Percent of class: 7.9% b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0- 2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276 3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0- 4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: 6,238,276 c. The James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. received partnership capital contributions on February 18, 1997 of 25,000 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common stock from Sally A. Nordstrom; 50,000 shares each from J. Daniel Nordstrom, William E. Nordstrom, Charles J. Nordstrom and James F. Nordstrom, Jr.; and 2,000,000 shares from the Estate of James F. Nordstrom; and made a partnership capital contribution on February 18, 1997 of 1,560,000 shares to the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P. F. ESTATE OF JAMES F. NORDSTROM, SALLY A. NORDSTROM, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276 Percent of class: 7.9% b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0- 2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276 3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0- 4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: 6,238,276 c. The Estate of James F. Nordstrom, Sally A. Nordstrom, Personal Representative, made a partnership capital contribution on February 18, 1997 of 2,000,000 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common stock to the James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. Page 18 of 37 G. SALLY A. NORDSTROM a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276 Percent of class: 7.9% b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0- 2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276 3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0- 4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: 6,238,276 c. Sally A. Nordstrom made a partnership capital contribution February 18, 1997 of 25,000 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common stock to the James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. H. J. DANIEL NORDSTROM a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276 Percent of class: 7.9% b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0- 2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276 3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0- 4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: 6,238,276 c. J. Daniel Nordstrom gifted 507 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common stock on December 20, 1996 to each of the custodianship accounts of Brandon Cole Nordstrom and John Andrew Nordstrom and made a partnership capital contribution on February 18, 1997 of 50,000 shares to the James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. I. WILLIAM E. NORDSTROM a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276 Percent of class: 7.9% b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0- 2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276 3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0- 4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: 6,238,276 Page 19 of 37 c. William E. Nordstrom made a partnership capital contribution on February 18, 1997 of 50,000 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common stock to the James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. J. JOHN N. NORDSTROM INTERESTS, L.P. a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276 Percent of class: 7.9% b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0- 2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276 3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0- 4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: 6,238,276 c. The John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P., received partnership capital contributions on February 18, 1997 of 2,500,000 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common stock from John N. Nordstrom, 300,000 shares from Sally B. Nordstrom, 50,000 shares each from Kristin Nordstrom Brandstrom, James A. Nordstrom and John E. Nordstrom, II. The John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. made a partnership capital contribution on February 18, 1997 of 1,560,000 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common stock to the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P. K. JOHN N. NORDSTROM a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276 Percent of class: 7.9% b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0- 2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276 3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0- 4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: 6,238,276 c. John N. Nordstrom gifted the following number of shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common stock to the following individuals on December 31, 1996: 139 shares to Kristin Nordstrom Brandstrom 139 shares to James A. Nordstrom 139 shares to John E. Nordstrom 139 shares to Jennifer Nordstrom 139 shares to Ray Brandstrom 139 shares to Glyn Nordstrom Page 20 of 37 557 shares to the RBN trust 557 shares to the KRB trust 557 shares to the BTN trust John N. Nordstrom made a partnership capital contribution on February 18, 1997 of 2,500,000 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common stock to the John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. L. SALLY B. NORDSTROM a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276 Percent of class: 7.9% b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0- 2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276 3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0- 4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: 6,238,276 c. Sally B. Nordstrom made a partnership capital contribution on February 18, 1997 of 300,000 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common stock to the John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. M. JAMES A. NORDSTROM a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276 Percent of class: 7.9% b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0- 2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276 3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0- 4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: 6,238,276 c. James A. Nordstrom was gifted 139 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common stock on December 31, 1996 from John N. Nordstrom. He also acquired indirect beneficial ownership on that date of 139 shares gifted to his spouse from John N. Nordstrom and 139 shares to the BTN trust, for which he is trustee, from John N. Nordstrom. James A. Nordstrom made a partnership capital contribution on February 18, 1997 of 50,000 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common stock to the John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. ITEM 6. CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS, OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESPECT TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER Not applicable Page 21 of 37 ITEM 7. MATERIALS TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS Exhibit A: Agreement of Joint Filing Exhibit B: List of General Partners Exhibit C: Power of Attorney Page 22 of 37 SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: February 27, 1997. ELMER AND KATHARINE NORDSTROM FAMILY INTERESTS, L.P. By KATHARINE J. NORDSTROM, General Partner By/s/ Karen E. Purpur ------------------------------------------- Karen E. Purpur, Attorney-in-Fact By ELMER NORDSTROM TRUST, General Partner By JOHN N. NORDSTROM, Trustee By/s/ Karen E. Purpur -------------------------------------- Karen E. Purpur, Trustee By JAMES F. NORDSTROM INTERESTS, L.P., General Partner By ESTATE OF JAMES F. NORDSTROM, SALLY A. NORDSTROM AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, General Partner SALLY A. NORDSTROM, General Partner J. DANIEL NORDSTROM General Partner WILLIAM E. NORDSTROM, General Partner By/s/ Karen E. Purpur -------------------------------------- Karen E. Purpur, Attorney-in-Fact Page 23 of 37 By JOHN N. NORDSTROM INTERESTS, L.P., General Partner By JOHN N. NORDSTROM, General Partner SALLY B. NORDSTROM, General Partner JAMES A. NORDSTROM, General Partner By/s/ Karen E. Purpur -------------------------------------- Karen E. Purpur, Attorney-in-Fact Page 24 of 37 EXHIBIT A AGREEMENT OF JOINT FILING The undersigned hereby agree that they are filing jointly pursuant to Rule 13d-1(f)(1) of the Act the statement dated February 27, 1997, containing the information required by Schedule 13D, for the 6,238,276 Shares of the Common Stock of Nordstrom, Inc. held by the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P. Dated: February 27, 1997. ELMER AND KATHARINE NORDSTROM FAMILY INTERESTS, L.P. By KATHARINE J. NORDSTROM, General Partner By/s/ Karen E. Purpur ------------------------------------------- Karen E. Purpur, Attorney-in-Fact By ELMER NORDSTROM TRUST, General Partner By JOHN N. NORDSTROM, Trustee By/s/ Karen E. Purpur -------------------------------------- Karen E. Purpur, Attorney-in-Fact By JAMES F. NORDSTROM INTERESTS, L.P., General Partner By ESTATE OF JAMES F. NORDSTROM, SALLY A. NORDSTROM AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, General Partner SALLY A. NORDSTROM, General Partner J. DANIEL NORDSTROM General Partner WILLIAM E. NORDSTROM, General Partner By/s/ Karen E. Purpur -------------------------------------- Karen E. Purpur, Attorney-in-Fact Page 25 of 37 By JOHN N. NORDSTROM INTERESTS, L.P., General Partner By JOHN N. NORDSTROM, General Partner SALLY B. NORDSTROM, General Partner JAMES A. NORDSTROM, General Partner By/s/ Karen E. Purpur -------------------------------------- Karen E. Purpur, Attorney-in-Fact Page 26 of 37 EXHIBIT B GENERAL PARTNERS OF THE ELMER AND KATHARINE NORDSTROM FAMILY INTERESTS, L.P. Set forth below, with respect to each general partner of the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P., is the following: (a) name; (b) business address; (c) principal occupation; (d) criminal conviction; (e) civil proceeding regarding violation of securities laws; and (f) citizenship. 1. (a) Katharine J. Nordstrom (b) c/o 1501 Fifth Avenue Seattle, Washington 98101-1603 (c) Homemaker (d) See Item 2 above. (e) See Item 2 above. (f) United States Citizen 2. (a) Elmer Nordstrom Trust (b) 1501 Fifth Avenue Seattle, Washington 98101-1603 (c) General Partner of the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (d) See Item 2 above. (e) See Item 2 above. (f) Washington trust 3. (a) John N. Nordstrom (b) 1501 Fifth Avenue Seattle, Washington 98101-1603 (c) Sole Trustee of the Elmer Nordstrom Trust (d) See Item 2 above. (e) See Item 2 above. (f) United States Citizen 4. (a) James F. Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (b) 1501 Fifth Avenue Seattle, Washington 98101-1603 (c) General Partner of the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (d) See Item 2 above. (e) See Item 2 above. (f) Texas limited partnership Page 27 of 37 5. (a) Estate of James F. Nordstrom, Sally A. Nordstrom, Personal Representative (b) c/o 1501 Fifth Avenue Seattle, Washington 98101-1603 (c) General Partner of the James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (d) See Item 2 above. (e) See Item 2 above. (f) Not Applicable 6. (a) Sally A. Nordstrom (b) c/o 1501 Fifth Avenue Seattle, Washington 98101-1603 (c) Homemaker (d) See Item 2 above. (e) See Item 2 above. (f) United States Citizen 7. (a) J. Daniel Nordstrom (b) 1501 Fifth Avenue Seattle, Washington 98101-1603 (c) Co-President, Nordstrom, Inc., 1501 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101-1603 (d) See Item 2 above. (e) See Item 2 above. (f) United States Citizen 8. (a) William E. Nordstrom (b) 1501 Fifth Avenue Seattle, Washington 98101-1603 (c) Co-President, Nordstrom, Inc., 1501 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101-1603 (d) See Item 2 above. (e) See Item 2 above. (f) United States Citizen 9. (a) John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (b) c/o 1501 Fifth Avenue Seattle, Washington 98101-1603 (c) General Partner of the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (d) See Item 2 above. (e) See Item 2 above. (f) Texas limited partnership Page 28 of 37 10. (a) John N. Nordstrom (b) 1501 Fifth Avenue Seattle, Washington 98101-1603 (c) Retired (remains a director of Nordstrom, Inc., 1501 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101-1603) (d) See Item 2 above. (e) See Item 2 above. (f) United States Citizen 11. (a) Sally B. Nordstrom (b) c/o 1501 Fifth Avenue Seattle, Washington 98101-1603 (c) Homemaker (d) See Item 2 above. (e) See Item 2 above. (f) United States Citizen 12. (a) James A. Nordstrom (b) 1501 Fifth Avenue Seattle, Washington 98101-1603 (c) Co-President, Nordstrom, Inc., 1501 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101-1603 (d) See Item 2 above. (e) See Item 2 above. (f) United States Citizen Page 29 of 37 EXHIBIT C POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned person hereby constitutes and appoints Karen E. Purpur attorney-in-fact with the power of substitution for the undersigned in any and all capacities, to sign and file any and all forms, schedules, statements and other documents required to be filed by the undersigned with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to any shares of stock or other securities held by Elmer and Katharine Family Interests, L.P.; hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact, or her substitute or substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective on the date signed below and for a period of five (5) years thereafter. DATED: February 27, 1997. ----------------------------------- Katharine J. Nordstrom Page 30 of 37 POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned person hereby constitutes and appoints Karen E. Purpur attorney-in-fact with the power of substitution for the undersigned in any and all capacities, to sign and file any and all forms, schedules, statements and other documents required to be filed by the undersigned with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to any shares of stock or other securities held by Elmer and Katharine Family Interests, L.P.; hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact, or her substitute or substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective on the date signed below and for a period of five (5) years thereafter. DATED: February 27, 1997. ----------------------------------- John N. Nordstrom, Trustee of the Elmer Nordstrom Trust Page 31 of 37 POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned person hereby constitutes and appoints Karen E. Purpur attorney-in-fact with the power of substitution for the undersigned in any and all capacities, to sign and file any and all forms, schedules, statements and other documents required to be filed by the undersigned with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to any shares of stock or other securities held by Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P.; hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact, or her substitute or substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective on the date signed below and for a period of five (5) years thereafter. DATED: February 27, 1997. ----------------------------------- Sally A. Nordstrom, Personal Representative of the Estate of James F. Nordstrom Page 32 of 37 POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned person hereby constitutes and appoints Karen E. Purpur attorney-in-fact with the power of substitution for the undersigned in any and all capacities, to sign and file any and all forms, schedules, statements and other documents required to be filed by the undersigned with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to any shares of stock or other securities held by Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P.; hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact, or her substitute or substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective on the date signed below and for a period of five (5) years thereafter. DATED: February 27, 1997. ----------------------------------- Sally A. Nordstrom Page 33 of 37 POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned person hereby constitutes and appoints Karen E. Purpur attorney-in-fact with the power of substitution for the undersigned in any and all capacities, to sign and file any and all forms, schedules, statements and other documents required to be filed by the undersigned with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to any shares of stock or other securities held by Elmer and Katharine Family Interests, L.P.; hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact, or her substitute or substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective on the date signed below and for a period of five (5) years thereafter. DATED: February 27, 1997. ----------------------------------- J. Daniel Nordstrom Page 34 of 37 POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned person hereby constitutes and appoints Karen E. Purpur attorney-in-fact with the power of substitution for the undersigned in any and all capacities, to sign and file any and all forms, schedules, statements and other documents required to be filed by the undersigned with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to any shares of stock or other securities held by Elmer and Katharine Family Interests, L.P.; hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact, or her substitute or substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective on the date signed below and for a period of five (5) years thereafter. DATED: February 27, 1997. ----------------------------------- William E. Nordstrom Page 35 of 37 POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned person hereby constitutes and appoints Karen E. Purpur attorney-in-fact with the power of substitution for the undersigned in any and all capacities, to sign and file any and all forms, schedules, statements and other documents required to be filed by the undersigned with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to any shares of stock or other securities held by Elmer and Katharine Family Interests, L.P.; hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact, or her substitute or substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective on the date signed below and for a period of five (5) years thereafter. DATED: February 27, 1997. ----------------------------------- John N. Nordstrom Page 36 of 37 POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned person hereby constitutes and appoints Karen E. Purpur attorney-in-fact with the power of substitution for the undersigned in any and all capacities, to sign and file any and all forms, schedules, statements and other documents required to be filed by the undersigned with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to any shares of stock or other securities held by Elmer and Katharine Family Interests, L.P.; hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact, or her substitute or substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective on the date signed below and for a period of five (5) years thereafter. DATED: February 27, 1997. ----------------------------------- Sally B. Nordstrom Page 37 of 37 POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned person hereby constitutes and appoints Karen E. Purpur attorney-in-fact with the power of substitution for the undersigned in any and all capacities, to sign and file any and all forms, schedules, statements and other documents required to be filed by the undersigned with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to any shares of stock or other securities held by Elmer and Katharine Family Interests, L.P.; hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact, or her substitute or substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective on the date signed below and for a period of five (5) years thereafter. DATED: February 27, 1997. ----------------------------------- James A. Nordstrom