Gingiss, Benjamin J., 1911-1999.
Benjamin Gingiss (1911-1999), a Chicago businessman, co-founded Gingiss Brothers (later known as Gingiss Formalwear) with his brother Aleck in 1936. Gingiss Brothers, which specialized in renting men's formalwear, became a franchise in 1968; approximately 300 franchise stores were in operation nationwide when the family sold the business in 1985.
From the description of Benjamin Gingiss papers, 1905, 1925-1987 (bulk 1965-1985). (Chicago History Museum). WorldCat record id: 711874974
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| creatorOf | Gingiss, Benjamin J., 1911-1999. Benjamin Gingiss papers, 1905, 1925-1987 (bulk 1965-1985). | Chicago History Museum |
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Birth 1911
Death 1999
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