Charlton Story (1-25) Flashcards
What date did Charlton formed his partnership with Knox
December 13, 1889
What date did the first Knox & Charlton store open in Fall River
February 22, 1890
When did Charlton & Knox partnership ended
New Year’s Day 1896
What year did Charlton formed his own company?
In 1896
Charlton didn’t find his true self until Jan 1, 1899, when he sold off nine of his establishment store to Frank Woolworth & gained enough capital for his project western expansion. (Charlton kept Fall River & New British, Conn.)
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What year did Charlton was named Director of New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad
In 1923
Charlton’s company became international when his first store opened in Montreal in 1900
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When did Charlton opened his first store on the west coast
In the early 1905
When did Charlton opened his largest store in downtown LA
In the late 1905
When did Charlton’s store were operational ended
Ended in 1908
When & where was Charlton was born
In Chester, Connecticut on June 19, 1863
Who was Charlton father?
Jane Charlton who was a blacksmith and wealthiest citizen of Chester
Charlton, the associates & friends of Frank K. Woolworth are important early figure in the retail chain movement
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In 1889, Charlton took his first step into the field of five-and-ten retailing with Knox as his partner
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When did the first Knox & Charlton store opened in Fall River
On February 22, 1890
