Kaufmann's Department Store

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Dates:
Active 1896
Active 1965
Active 1880
Active 2001
Active 1880
Active 2002
Active 1868
Active 2003
Active 1900
Active 1996

History notes:

Kaufmann's Department Store was founded in 1871 by four brothers. Their first store was located on Carson St. and moved to the North Side in 1876. In 1879, they moved to their present location at Fifth and Smithfield.

From the description of Kaufmann's collection 1896-1965. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 47757760

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Subjects:

  • Business
  • Department stores
  • Jewish merchants
  • Jews
  • Mural painting and decoration, American
  • Retail trade
  • Show windows

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Places:

  • Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh (as recorded)

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