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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1880

Page

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Rise of Jordan Marsh Co A Boston Mercantile Icon

The article recounts the rise of Jordan Marsh & Co in Boston from a small Milk Street shop to a vast six story wholesale and retail empire. It highlights founder Eben D Jordan and partner Benjamin Marsh, their cash-only policy, Europe imports, and major growth through the mid 19th century, including a flagship Winthrop Square building, wartime philanthropy, and the Peace Jubilee influence shaping Boston’s commercial prestige.

Jordan, Marsh & Co Boston New England The Union Messrs. Jordan, Marsh & Co Iport

Wholesale buyers urged to trade on bottom reached

The message addresses wholesale buyers declaring all five houses for 1879 will do large business. It states trading on a safe base, with cheering prospects ahead. It claims the market has touched bed rock and predicts strong future activity in dry goods trade.

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