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Established in 1796 by watchmaker and silversmith John McFarlane, the company is one of the oldest jewelry stores in North America. [3] [4] [5] The present-day Shreve, Crump & Low is the last of a line of firms that began with John McFarlane, who opened a workshop across the street from Paul Revere. In the 1800s, the firm changed its name to ...
Shreve & Company is an established retailer of jewelry, from timepieces to diamonds, headquartered in San Francisco, California.Incorporated in 1894 by George Rodman and Albert J. Lewis, [2] it is considered the oldest commercial establishment in San Francisco.
Black, Starr & Frost, previously known as Marquand and Co, is an American jewelry company. Founded in 1810 as Marquand and Co., the company is the oldest continuously operating jewelry firm in the United States. [1] [2] The company has acted as a retailer, rather than manufacturer, for most of its history. [3]
Formerly the oldest continuously operating general store in Connecticut, the Colebrook Store lasted 195 years before shuttering in 2007, only to be reopened under new management in 2014 — and ...
The Duckwall name vanished in 2011, and the remaining ALCOs filed for bankruptcy in 2014. You can find a great essay recalling Duckworth's glory days on the Kansas State Historical Society's website.
This list of the oldest companies in the United States includes brands and companies, excluding associations, educational, government or religious organizations. To be listed, a brand or company name must remain, either whole or in part, since inception. To limit the scope of this list, only companies established before 1820 are listed.
Art Deco Jewelry (1920s to 1930s) “Vintage jewelry can be a hidden treasure in many households,” said Jake Claver, finance expert and CEO of Syndicately. One such piece to look for is Art Deco ...
Al's Auto Supply – Chain that operated in Washington, California, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada and Alaska; purchased by CSK Auto.Founded by Abe "Al" Wexler in Everett, Washington in the late 1950s; [1] [2] sold 15 store chain to Paccar in 1987; [3] Paccar sold chain (along with Grand Auto) in 1999 to CSK Auto which eventually rebranded stores as Schucks.