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Photograph
Bon Marche, Seattle, circa 1911
Order an ImageIn 1890, German immigrant Edward Nordhoff and his wife Josephine invested their life savings of $1,200 to start The Bon Marche at First Avenue and Cedar Street. He modeled his new department store after one he had known in Paris. The Bon Marche moved to the corner of Second Avenue and Pike Street in 1896. By 1901, it had expanded along the entire Second Avenue block.
Photographer's Reference Number: 8918
Photographer's Reference Number: 8918
ID Number: 1983.10.8099
Date: Circa 1911
Creator(s):
Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 glass negative : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.8099
Copyright: No Known Copyright
Subjects:
Retail and Department Stores