Interior of the Armbruster Department Store, photographs

Interior of the Armbruster Department Store, photographs

1930 circa

Photographs of the interior of the Armbruster Department Store showing several displays of women's clothing and fashions. William Armbruster, a recent immigrant, opened his first knitting establishment in 1872 at 11 East Rich Street. The business grew and relocated to 212 South High Street eventually expanding to encompass 212 - 214. Armbruster opened a full department store at 150-158 North High Street on December 1, 1900. William passed away in December 1901 and the store was co-managed by his wife and son, Harry. The store general manager was Walter J. Dwyer.

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