May Department Stores Company
Organization
Biography
The May Company was founded by David May in Leadville, Colorado in 1887 where he and his partners sold Levis and long, red, woolen underwear. His second "chain" store was in Irwin, Colorado. In 1887 he started the store in Denver. In 1905, the business headquarters were moved to St. Lewis and in 1910 the business was incorporated as the May Department Store's Company. In 1956 the company acquired Daniels and Fisher Co. in Denver and became known as May D and F in Denver. In 2005, the May stores were folded into Macy Department Stores.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
May Company Advertisement, 1920
Item
Identifier: B091.01.0001.0002.00003
Abstract
May Company advertisement for a sale on hats. The advertisement has drawings of two men with hats and is advertising the sale of the hats for $3.85. There is ink on the reverse of the card because this is an example of an ''advertising blotter.'' David May immigrated to Colorado from Bavaria and started his first clothing store in Leadville in 1887. Later David May opened branches of his store in Irwin, Central City and Denver, Colorado. David May was an active supporter of National Jewish...
Dates:
1920
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