Walther's Ready-to-Wear

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Merrill Historical Society

Walther's Ready-to-Wear: Herman P. Walther Sr. opened a store at 812 E. 1st Street in about 1915 per 1915 city directory. The store throughout its life had a variety of names: Walther’s Emporium, Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear, Ladies’ Furnishings, etc. Per 1939 directory the store had moved to 822 E. 1st Street and became 820 1st Street without relocating. With the passing of his father, 21 February 1939, Herman P. Walther Jr. became owner. Per 1948 directory he opened an additional store for men at 120 S. Mill Street. That store doesn’t appear in subsequent directories as he assumed responsibilities in management at the Merrill Woolen Mills.
Walther's Ready-to-Wear

Herman P. Walther Sr. opened a store at 812 E. 1st Street in about 1915 per 1915 city directory. The store throughout its life had a variety of names: Walther’s Emporium, Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear, Ladies’ Furnishings, etc. Per 1939 directory the store had moved to 822 E. 1st Street and became 820 1st Street without relocating. With the passing of his father, 21 February 1939, Herman P. Walther Jr. became owner. Per 1948 directory he opened an additional store for men at 120 S. Mill Street. That store doesn’t appear in subsequent directories as he assumed responsibilities in management at the Merrill Woolen Mills.

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Walther's Ready-to-Wear

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Herman P. Walther Sr. opened a store at 812 E. 1st Street in about 1915 per 1915 city directory. The store throughout its life had a variety of names: Walther’s Emporium, Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear, Ladies’ Furnishings, etc. Per 1939 directory the store had moved to 822 E. 1st Street and became 820 1st Street without relocating. With the passing of his father, 21 February 1939, Herman P. Walther Jr. became owner. Per 1948 directory he opened an additional store for men at 120 S. Mill Street. That store doesn’t appear in subsequent directories as he assumed responsibilities in management at the Merrill Woolen Mills.