Early ready-to-wear and the growth of department stores in New York (c. 1840–1900)

1. A. T. Stewart opens the “Marble Palace”

   Sep 21, 1846Labels: A T, Marble Palace, 280 Broadway

   • 280 Broadway
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2. Macy’s opens on Sixth Avenue

   Oct 28, 1858Labels: R H, Sixth Avenue, Rowland Macy

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3. Lord & Taylor opens a Broadway branch

   Aug 29, 1859Labels: Lord &, Broadway branch

   • Lord Taylor

4. Bloomingdale brothers launch their NYC shop

   Jan 1, 1861Labels: Bloomingdale brothers, Bloomingdale s

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5. A. T. Stewart builds the “Iron Palace”

   Jan 1, 1862Labels: A T, Iron Palace, cast-iron building

   • A T Stewart
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6. B. Altman & Co. is founded in NYC

   Jan 1, 1865Labels: B Altman, Benjamin Altman

   • B Altman
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7. Arnold Constable opens on Broadway at 19th

   Jan 1, 1869Labels: Arnold Constable, Ladies Mile, Broadway

   • Arnold Constable
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8. Altman relocates into Ladies’ Mile on Sixth Avenue

   Jan 1, 1877Labels: B Altman, Ladies Mile, Sixth Avenue

   • B Altman
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9. Sixth Avenue Elevated opens, boosting Ladies’ Mile access

   Jan 1, 1878Labels: Sixth Avenue, Ladies Mile

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10. Bloomingdale’s establishes its 59th Street presence

    Jan 1, 1886Labels: Bloomingdale s, 59th Street

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11. Wanamaker’s opens a New York City store

    Jan 1, 1896Labels: Wanamaker s, Broadway store

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12. Siegel-Cooper opens its New York “Big Store”

    Sep 1, 1896Labels: Siegel-Cooper, Big Store, Ladies Mile

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