The “Harrods of Berlin”
Nathan Israel's department store
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Berlin
This picture-postcard shows Berlin’s oldest and for some time largest department store, named after the founder of the business, Nathan Israel. The Israel family had taken up residence in Berlin in the 18th century. The business was last located at 28 Spandauer Straße, across from the Rotes Rathaus (“Red City Hall”). Under its last director, Wilfrid Israel, the department store distinguished itself by providing uncommonly generous benefits to its employees, such as health and social insurance.
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Institution:
Leo Baeck Institute – New York | Berlin
Collection:
Otto Heilbut Collection, AR 1639
Original:
F 2464
