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Bernstein, Moritz, 1866-1918

 Person

Biography

Mortiz Bernstein was born in Koenigsburg, Prussia in 1866 and died in Denver, Colorado in 1918. He came to Walsenburg, Colorado in about 1885 and after working as an empoyee, he bought the store. His wife was Theresa Altschul Bernstein and their daughter was Eva Bernstein Stark.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Bernstein and Striker Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B309
Abstract Mortiz Bernstein was born in Koenigsburg, Prussia in 1866 and died in Denver, Colorado in 1918. He came to Walsenburg, Colorado in about 1885 and after working as an empoyee, he bought the store. His wife was Theresa Altschul Bernstein and their daughter was Eva Bernstein Stark. A wedding photo shows the wedding party at the marriage of Rose Bernstein, the younger sister of Moritz, to Max Striker. Collection contains photographs, business records and, a Masonic Apron related to the Bernstein...
Dates: 1889-1914

Bernstein's Dry Goods Store, between 1890-1905

 Item
Identifier: B063.01.0001.00012
Abstract

Moritz Bernstein, third from left, dressed in a suit, stands with hands in pockets. Customers near him stand in front of Bernstein's Dry Goods Store in Walsenburg, Colorado.

Dates: between 1890-1905

Bernstein's Dry Goods Store in Walsenburg, Colorado, circa 1890

 Item
Identifier: B063.01.0001.00013
Abstract

Interior of Moritz Bernstein's Dry Goods Store in Walsenburg, Colorado. The owner, Moritz Bernstein, stands with his hand on the counter to the right.

Dates: circa 1890

Bernstein's Dry Goods Store in Walsenburg, Colorado, circa 1890

 Item
Identifier: B063.01.0001.00058
Abstract

Interior of Moritz Bernstein's Dry Goods Store in Walsenburg, Colorado. The owner, Moritz Bernstein, stands with his hand on the counter to the right.

Dates: circa 1890

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