Joseph and Feiss Company

The Joseph and Feiss Company had its origins in a small general store, opened in Meadville, Pennsylvania, in 1841. The proprietors were Caufmann Koch and Samuel Loeb, both Jewish merchants. Their store was called Koch, Caufman and Loeb.

In 1845, the proprietors moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where they opened another small store on Superior Street near the Cuyahoga River. This time they specialized in tailored men's clothing. Their partnership did not last long, however, for in 1845 Samuel Loeb moved to New York.

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