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.
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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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