Garfinckel's
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Garfinckel's was a prominent department store chain based in Washington, D.C. that catered to a clientele of wealthy consumers. Its flagship store at 14th and F in the city's F Street shopping district is listed on the National Register. It filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 1990[2] and ceased operations that year.
Quick Facts Industry, Founded ...
Industry | Retail |
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Founded | 1905 |
Defunct | 1990 |
Fate | Bankruptcy |
Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
Key people | Julius Garfinckel, founder |
Products | Clothing, footwear, bedding, furniture, jewelry, beauty products, housewares |
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Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
Garfinckel's Department Store | |
Location | 1401 F Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. |
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Coordinates | 38°53′50.38″N 77°1′55.4″W |
Area | (less than 1 acre (4,000 m2) |
Built | 1925–1929 |
Architect | Porter and Lockie, Starrett & van Vleck |
Architectural style | Moderne |
NRHP reference No. | 95000353[1] |
Added to NRHP | April 4, 1995 |
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