Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-01
II. LOWENSTEIN Il BROS.
One of the Noted Dry Goods
houses of the Country.

There is one firm in Memphis that
needs no introduction to the public
ithas been 100 long and favorsbly;
known to be affected by special mems
ton. Some men are born great, 9th
ers have greatness thrust upon
them, others achieve it. b, Low
enstcin x Bros. belong to the latter
class. They have earned a distinct in
dividuality aud success that is a part
OF the history of Memphis. For alnost
a generation past they have been
prominent in the business affairs Of
Memphis s0d we'll known throughout
and beyond the limits OF the Missis.
sippi valley. Their old stand, at the
corner OF Main and Jefferson streets,
is as well known as the courthouse,
the bluffs or any feature Of the city
This includes a full front Of three
stores on Main Of 70 feet by a depth
OF 1854 feet, and is four stories high.
Then they have two warehouses full
to the roof with goods, one Of three
stories in height, on Front street, and
the other five stories high. in the Clay
building. But all these facilities aud
accommodations were found to be in.
sufficient for such a well established
and growing business.
Another building, five stories high,
has lately been erected, and occupied
by them, on Main street, opposite
Odd Fellows dali. This las a front
of so feet by 148! feet,and is designated
as the retail branch Of the establish,
ment. Whep finished by the Good
lett Bros. it was quietly aud promptly
occupied, a few weeks ago. The floor
opening on the street is the retail
salesroom proper, where the old and
popular force will be mostly found 10
places corresponding to those they
formerly occupied across the street
The second floor is devoted to the
shoe department, cloaks and suits,
ladies' and chIldren's underwear, aud
upholstery goods o. this floor in the
rear will also be found a ladies' recep
ton and dressingroom, closets and
other conveniences. The third floor
|, is devoted to trunks and various mans
ufacturing departments, aud the
fourth contains duplicate stocks Of the
first floor, while the basement is filled
up with duplicates of heavy goods,
Persons entering the new house for
the first time will be struck with the
harmonious effect and arrangement Of
things; the e~ffulgence Of the subdued
light that streams in from front and
rear and central skylight; the deep,
low shelves, filled with goods easily
taken down; the elegant elevator,
which goes from bottom to top; the
general arrangements and airy ap.
p%earance; the abundance Of room aud
space; the electric bells that call the
cash boys at a touch from any sales
man; the blending of c%olors, easy te
! the eye; The light, graceful supports
! Of ceilings, II feet high, aud the gen
eral effect of a first class establish.
ment, seldom to be found in the North
or in Europe. The office Of the Cen
eral Manager, Mr.. w. W. Shouse, w
, omitted to say in the proper counec.
ton, is on the second floor. aud com
mands the situation admirably. Mem.
phis people a point with pride anC
satisfaction to such an establishment
t which has grown up in their midst
survived every peril aud difficulty, ant
= reaches out to day for greater tri
umphs.