M. Furchgott & Co.
Merchant
1899-1907
265 King Street
Charleston, SC 29401
FAMILIES: Furchgott, Furchtgott
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Read more about the Furchgott brothers here.
In 1899, Max Furchgott (1844-1921) returned from New York to open M. Furchgott & Co. at 265 King Street. Sons Arthur (1884-1971), Melvin (1886-1960), and Oscar (1890-1949) all clerked at the business.
Main image: Furchgott banner advertising “Ladies Ready To Wear Garments” and “Dry Goods Matting, etc.” hangs over King Street, 1901, in this postcard reproduction of Morton Brailsford Pain’s photograph. Image courtesy of Special Collections, College of Charleston