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Schachet, Eli

 Person

Biography

Founded Schachet Mercantile in 1918 with his sons. Schachet moved to Denver for his health.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Schachet Mercantile, 1986

 File
Identifier: B112.03.0001.0009
Abstract

File contains a 1986 magazine article that features Schachet Mercantile, as well as a copy of a short history of the business.

Dates: 1986

Schachet Mercantile Company, 1982 June 27

 Item
Identifier: B063.01.0017.00027
Abstract

Exterior view of the Schachet Mercantile Company on West Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado. The building was originally built as a saloon in 1896, rented by Eli Schachet and his sons in 1918 and served as the headquarters for their meat and fish store until it closed in 1981.

Dates: 1982 June 27

Schachet Mercantile Company, circa 1978

 Item
Identifier: B063.01.0009.00009
Abstract Exterior view of the Schachet Mercantile Company on West Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado. The building was originally built as a saloon in 1896, rented by Eli Schachet and his sons in 1918 and served as the headquarters for their meat and fish store until it closed in 1981. Schachet came to Denver for his health and served the Jewish West Colfax neighborhood for many years as a ''schochet'' (ritual slaughterer for kosher meat). With his sons, he expanded his business to include smoked fish...
Dates: circa 1978