Lit Brothers
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Lit Brothers was a moderately-priced department store based in Philadelphia. Samuel and Jacob Lit opened the first store at Market and N. 8th streets in 1891. Lits positioned itself well as a more aff
HABS, 1972–73
The octagonal tower on the west end of the building in 2013
A Lit Brothers company share certificate, issued December 9, 1905
The former Lit Brothers Building, looking west down Market Street from 7th Street in 2013
Gimbels
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Gimbel Brothers, commonly known as Gimbels, was an American department store corporation that operated from 1842 until 1987. The company was founded by Adam Gimbel who, in 1842, opened his first gener
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…streets in 1891. Lits positioned itself well as a more affordable alternate to its upscale competitors Strawbridge and Clothier, John Wanamaker, and Gimbels. The store's slogan was "A Great Store in A Great City," and it was noted for its millinery department. The Lit Brother Store building was added to the…
Exterior of the former Gimbels flagship store in Milwaukee (2022)
Gimbel's Department Store Historical Marker, Vincennes, Indiana - side one
Gimbels' Department Store Historical Marker, Vincennes, Indiana - Side two
Adam, Frederic, and Bernard Gimbel