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52 Trade Houses Part 13 Manhattan Marine & Electric Co

This colorful 1953 Manhattan Marine catalog was typical of the company's fare.

Trade House Tackle, Part 13:Manhattan Marine & Electric Co. of New York City One of my goals in 52 for 52 is to show everyone the sheer diversity of fishing tackle sellers in American history. So far, we’ve covered discount stores, department stores, wholesale hardware concerns, a bookseller, a plumbing supply store, and today, we […]

52 Trade Houses in 52 Weeks Part 7 Lippman

52 Trade Houses in 52 Weeks Part 7 Lippman  Trade House Tackle, Part VII Lippman’s Tool Shop Sporting Goods Company:The Little Sports Shop That Slayed A Giant This week’s edition of 52 for 52 details a largely forgotten Detroit-based sporting goods store known as Lippman’s Tool Shop Sporting Goods Company. It’s a bit of a […]