William Jacobus

Allgemeines

NameWilliam Jacobus
OrtssitzMontclair (N.J.)
StraßeChurch Street
Art des UnternehmensSchuhgeschäft
AnmerkungenLage: corner Church Street and Fullerton Avenue. Boots and Shoes
Quellenangaben[Industries of New Jersey, Essex County V (1882) 786]




Unternehmensgeschichte

Zeit Ereignis
1851 Gründung




Produkte

Produkt ab Bem. bis Bem. Kommentar
Schuhhandel 1882 [Industries of N.J. (1882)] 1882 [Industries of N.J. (1882)]  




Allgemeines

ZEIT1882
THEMABeschreibung
TEXTMr. Jacobus, who is one of the oldest and most enterprising citizens of Montclair, was born in Caldwell Township, but removing to Montclair, established himself in business as long since as 1851. Having closely identified himself with the business interests of the place, he soon became one of its leading spirits, and may well serve as a model to the rising generation. Affable and courteous, his suavity of manner has gained him numbers of friends, enabling him to build up a large trade in Montclair and vicinity. In 1871 he removed to a commodious store-room on the site of his present establishment. The building and stock having been destroyed by fire in 1879, Mr. Jacobus erected the substantial edifice known as Jacobus' Building, and having restocked a store-room, began again. Successful in his undertaking, he has at present a large and well-selected stock of boots and shoes, including Burt's celebrated make, which is valued at 5,000. Three clerks are employed in the store, the trade of which will reach 12,000 per annum. Mr. Jacobus also represents several fire and life insurance companies, his specialty being in real estate. In 1864 he took a license from the Government as real estate agent, at the earnest solicitation of the citizens of this place, and has sold hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of real estate during these years lie has been in the business. Trustworthy, reliable, and responsible, he has placed in his hands a large business which he manages to the satisfaction of all, gaining and retaining their utmost confidence. He has been Assessor of the township for several years; has occupied the responsible position of School Director, and is Commissioner of Deeds. He also held the position of Postmaster for several years.
QUELLE[Industries of New Jersey, Essex County V (1882) 786]