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J. E. Caldwell & Co.
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| Name | J. E. Caldwell & Co. |
| Ortssitz | Philadelphia (Penns.) |
| Straße | Chestnut Street 902 |
| Art des Unternehmens | Juwelier |
| Anmerkungen | 1838 bis 1848 unter der Firma "Bennett & Caldwell" |
| Quellenangaben | [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 125] |
| Hinweise | [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 125]: Portrait J. E. Caldwell |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 1838 |
Gründung durch James E. Caldwell unter der Firma "Bennett & Caldwell" |
| 01.05.1848 |
Gründung durch Änderung der Firma "Bennett & Caldwell" in "J. E. Caldwell" mit John C. Farr als Teilhaber |
| Mai 1856 |
John C. Farr scheidet als Teilhaber aus, und Edwin Langton und Richard A. Lewis werden neue Partner |
| 1866 |
Der Teilhaber Edwin Langton scheidet aus. Caldwell und Richard A. Lewis führen das Unternehmen allein weiter |
| 1867 |
J. Albert Caldwell, Joseph H. Brazier und George W. Banks werden die Eigentümer des Unternehmens |
| 1875 |
Richard A. Lewis zieht sich aus dem aktiven Geschäft zurück |
| 1877 |
George W. Banks scheidet als Teilhaber aus |
| 1881 |
Tod des Gründers James E. Caldwell. Das Unternehmen wurd von J. Albert Caldwell, Joseph Brazier, H. B. Houston, Frederic Shaw, Richard N. Caldwell und James Riley fortgesetzt |
| 01.01.1891 |
Richard N. Caldwell stirbt |
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Kommentar |
| Edelsteine |
1838 |
Gründung |
1891 |
[Philadelphia] |
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| Schmuckwaren |
1838 |
Gründung |
1891 |
[Philadelphia] |
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| ZEIT | 1891 |
| THEMA | Beschreibung |
| TEXT | Among the great emporiums scattered along Philadelphia's chief thoroughfare like so many monuments to mark the city's
wealth and commercial importance, the house of Messrs. J. E. Caldwell & Co. is pre-eminent in all that pertains to every branch of the jewelry and silversmith's business. The firm, one of the oldest iu this line in the United States, and perhaps the oldest in its continuous firm name, was founded in 1838 by James E. Caldwell. From the beginning the house acquired a reputation for enterprise and honorable dealing and firmly established itself in popular favor. Mr. Caldwell first associated with himself Mr. Bennett, under the firm name of Bennett & Caldwell. On May 1, 1848, the firm of J. E. Caldwell & Co. was organized, consisting of J. E. Caldwell and John C. Farr. In May, 1856, Mr. Farr retired, and Messrs. Edwin Langton and Richard A. Lewis became Mr. Caldwell's partners. In 1866 Mr. Langton retired, Mr. Caldwell and Sir. Lewis continuing the business until the following year, when Messrs. J. Albert Caldwell, Joseph H. Brazier and George W. Banks were admitted members of the firm. A few years later Mr. Hugh B. Houston was admitted and the firm was continued until 1875, when Sir Lewis retired from active participation in the business. Two years later Mr. Banks retired, and Mr. Frederic Shaw and Mr. Richard N. Caldwell, a younger son of Mr. James E. Caldwell, became partners in the house. Mr. James E. Caldwell, the founder of the house, died in 1881, after a long and useful career, leaving a highly honored and respected name in the commercial annals of the city. The firm was then continued by Messrs. J. Albert Caldwell, Joseph M. Brazier, H. B. Houston, Frederic Shaw, Richard N. Caldwell and James Riley. January 1, 1891, Mr. Richard N. Caldwell, who was held in the highest esteem, died. Messrs. Caldwell & Co.'s establishment at 902 Chestnut street, constructed of white marble, is a very handsome building, thirty-three feet front on Chestnut street by two hundred and thirty-five feet in depth, four stories in height and basement, five floors in all, in which the different departments of the business are conducted. The interior fittings and furnishings are inharmonious keeping with the magnificent display and valuable stock. Messrs. J. E. Caldwell & Co. was the first house in Philadelphia among jewelers to introduce and establish the one price system which has become so popular as the only fair and just method of dealing. It was also one of the first firms to introduce and perfect the system of shorter and regular hours in business, resulting finally in the early closing movement, now so general, especially iu the summer season. The firm have acquired a national reputation for their elegant designs in silverware, which have been presented on many occasions as testimonials for distinguished services and kindly remembrance. In this as well as in the manufacture of jewelry and ornaments generally to meet the requirements of the most refined taste, designers and artisans of the highest order of merit are engaged, and it is safe to say their productions are not excelled in America. The stock of the firm is carried on different floors of the spacious building, and comprises every article for personal and home adornment and use, in every form of beauty and device that has been conceived. It is not our intention to describe the magnificent collection of elegant goods to be found in every department. The salesrooms of the firm are always open to the visitor, and courteous salesmen show and describe with pleasure the merits and value of any article required. Diamonds and precious stones, fine watches, objects of art, such as marble statuary, bronzes, fine porcelain, modern and antique cabinet furniture in choice and rare woods, decorated lamps, fancy goods, and an almost endless variety of miscellaneous articles are to be found in the stock. The firm have lately added a department for the exhibition of paintings in oil and water colors, upon the second floor of the building, in which the works of the leading artists are a source of public attraction. The members of the firm devote personal attention and direction to every detail of the business, which is continually growing and extending to all sections of the United States, and is to-day the leading representative jewelry house in Pennsylvania. With long experience, sound judgment, refined taste, they always keep in advance, seeking in every way to promote any enterprise which has for its object the advancement of Philadelphia.
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| QUELLE | [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 125] |
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