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[[Image:plattbros36.jpg|left|thumb|200px|1936 advertisement]]PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY. | [[Image:plattbros36.jpg|left|thumb|200px|1936 advertisement]]PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY. Phillip M. Platt came to Dubuque around 1866 and opened a clothing store. Its location is unknown, but around 1870 business had grown and more room was needed. The business was relocated to Main and 4th Street. After he retired, the business became owned by his brothers, I. M. and S. M. Platt. In January 1880 it was announced that the company would again expand by leasing space in the [[GLOBE BUILDING]]. (1) Many of their clothing items were manufactured by Platt Brothers in New York City. (2) | ||
The Chicago branch of the | The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. One exception was Platt Brothers which saw an opportunity. It welcomed some use of electricity and announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety. The ''Dubuque Herald'' stated that, | ||
the interior of the store was as bright as noonday | |||
while the reflecting rays of the beautiful light | |||
distinctly showed every shade, color and thread of | |||
the large stock in every department." (3) | |||
The Chicago branch of the store was destroyed by fire in July, 1874. (4) | |||
According to the 1880 and 1883 ''Dubuque City Directory'', this business was located at 520 Main. | According to the 1880 and 1883 ''Dubuque City Directory'', this business was located at 520 Main. | ||
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1. ''History of Dubuque and Dubuque County'', ''Telegraph Herald'', January 15, 1939, p. 5 | 1. "A New Departure," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 25, 1880, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18800125&printsec=frontpage&hl=en | ||
2. Ibid. | |||
3. ''History of Dubuque and Dubuque County'', ''Telegraph Herald'', January 15, 1939, p. 5 | |||
4. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 15, 1874, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18740715&printsec=frontpage&hl=en | |||
Revision as of 06:26, 1 February 2016
PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY. Phillip M. Platt came to Dubuque around 1866 and opened a clothing store. Its location is unknown, but around 1870 business had grown and more room was needed. The business was relocated to Main and 4th Street. After he retired, the business became owned by his brothers, I. M. and S. M. Platt. In January 1880 it was announced that the company would again expand by leasing space in the GLOBE BUILDING. (1) Many of their clothing items were manufactured by Platt Brothers in New York City. (2)
The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. One exception was Platt Brothers which saw an opportunity. It welcomed some use of electricity and announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety. The Dubuque Herald stated that,
the interior of the store was as bright as noonday
while the reflecting rays of the beautiful light
distinctly showed every shade, color and thread of
the large stock in every department." (3)
The Chicago branch of the store was destroyed by fire in July, 1874. (4)
According to the 1880 and 1883 Dubuque City Directory, this business was located at 520 Main.
The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 Dubuque City Directory listed 520-522 Main as the address.
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Source:
1. "A New Departure," Dubuque Herald, January 25, 1880, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18800125&printsec=frontpage&hl=en
2. Ibid.
3. History of Dubuque and Dubuque County, Telegraph Herald, January 15, 1939, p. 5
4. "Caught on the Fly," Dubuque Herald, July 15, 1874, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18740715&printsec=frontpage&hl=en