It was the first commercial building in the italianate style in new york city and is considered the site of one of the nation s first department stores.
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In 1856 stewart decided to expand his merchandise to include furs the best and most natural skins as customers were told.
Stewart opened the marble palace in new york city in 1846.
Stewart dry goods store the marble palace and the sun building is a historic building located between chambers and reade streets in the civic center district of manhattan new york city.
In 1855 stewart s personal fortune was estimated to be 2 25 million.
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Stewart dry goods store and marble palace built for opening new york s first department store.
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The building was declared a national historic landmark in 1965 and was designated a new york.
Stewart died in 1876 having amassed an enormous fortune and a legacy in new york city.
The marble palace claimed to be one of the first big stores that sold merchandise and was a huge financial success.
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In 1846 the first section of the five story marble palace was erected for his retail and wholesale business a t.
Stewart dry goods store which is credited as the first department store in the.
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280 broadway also known as the a t.
The massive store was similar to modern day retail giants like macy s.
The construction style allowed for huge plate glass windows for major seasonal displays.
It was the first commercial building in the italianate style in new york city.