L. Bamberger & Co. Newark, NJ 1893-1912 Anniversary Bronze Medal

Rare Antique 1893-1912 Anniversary Bronze Medal / L. Bamberger & Co. Newark, NJ Circulated bronze metal measures 74.6mm in diameter. The medal's obverse bears view of L. Bamberger & Co.'s Newark flagship store. The reverse bears legend within wreath, L. BAMBERGER Co. / NEWARK, N.J. / 1893 - 1912

Shipping available at buyers costs. Louis Bamberger (1855-1944) was born in Baltimore and came to Newark in 1892. He purchased the bankrupt dry goods emporium Hill & Craig at auction. and renamed it L. Bamberger & Company. Under Bamberger’s leadership, the store became very successful. In 1912 he opened the first section of his completely redone store to the public. This is the event commemorated by this medal. He eventually sold his empire to Macy's, which kept the Bamberger brand alive till 1986. The Newark store was finally closed in 1991.