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REISS BROS & CO
REISS BROS & CO., importers and wholesale dealers in cloth and tailors’ trimmings, have one of the leading establishments of their kind in San Francisco. The house was founded in 1865 by the brothers Solomon and Bernard Reiss, a few years later admitting another brother, Isaac Achilla Reiss, who resides in Paris and does the buying there. Another member of the firm, Mr. L. Bine, was admitted in March, 1891. They first did business on Kearny street, a few years later moved to 113 and 115 Sutter street, and from there came to their present quarters, 24 and 26 Sutter street, where they have fine facilities for their large jobbing trade. They employ a force of sixteen men and have a trade that extends over the Pacific coast and into Montana and Colorado. Employing only the most honorable business methods in conducting their affairs, the trade of their house has enjoyed a steady and healthy growth from its establishment.
The gentlemen composing this firm are all married and have families; have bought real estate and made homes in this city. They are enterprising business men and are thoroughly identified with the best interests of this city and State.
Source: “The Bay of
San Francisco,” Vol. 2, Pages 158-159, Lewis Publishing Co, 1892.
© 2006 Marilyn
R. Pankey.