Crescent Department Store (1889-.)

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The Crescent Department Store opened in Spokane Falls the day after the 4 August 1889 fire. Founded by J.M. Comstock and R.B. Paterson, it grew from a small dry goods establishment to a large department store.

From the description of Miscellany, 1914-1962. (Eastern Washington State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 42686998

From the guide to the Crescent Department Store Miscellany, 1914-1962, (Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives)

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creatorOf Crescent Department Store (1889-.). Miscellany, 1914-1962. Eastern Washington State Historical Society
creatorOf Crescent Department Store Miscellany, 1914-1962 Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives
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associatedWith Cram, Chauncy A., 1860-ca. 1945 person
associatedWith Crescent (Firm) corporateBody
associatedWith Paterson, R. C. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Washington (State)
Spokane (Wash.)
Spokane (Wash.)
Subject
Department stores
Department stores
Retail trade
Spokane
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1889

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