Jewish Businesses in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia
Charles Town, Harpers Ferry & Martinsburg
David Weil Clothing - North Queen Street, Martinsburg
Founded in 1864 and the earliest known Jewish business in Martinsburg
ad from "Martinsburg Illustrated" ca. 1890
M. Cohen & Son: North Queen Street, Martinsburg
Well-Known Women's Clothing Store - Founded by Mendel Cohen in 1910 - Building built in 1917
Located on North Queen Street in Martinsburg
advertisement heading from Martinsburg newspaper 1939
The Hub Store: North Queen Street, Martinsburg
Aaron Cecil Snyder and son Perry Snyder in photo at right, pre 1919
Very Popular Men's Store Established by Aaron Cecil Snyder in the late 19th Century.
Photo and label courtesy of Aaron Snyder
George Katz & Son: North Queen Street, Martinsburg
One of the earliest department stores in the Eastern Panhandle. The store was sold in 1963 and went out of business shortly thereafter
Photo 2005; Ad from Martinsburg Directory 1890's; Newspaper ad from 1939
Kirson's: North Queen Street, Martinsburg
Women's and Men's Clothing Stores Founded by Noah Kirson
Right Photo From: An Architectural & Pictorial History of Berkeley County, Vol 2, pg. 131
ad from Martinsburg newspaper 1936
Consumer's Fuel Company: Martinsburg
Established by Sol Fine before the 1930's - In business until ca. 2002
Left Photo: Michael Knox 1996 - Right Photo: date and photographer unknown
ad from 1967 Martinsburg Telephone Book
Jacob's Quality Footwear
established in the 1940 by Al & Lillian Jacobs
1964 Martinsburg Telephone Book listing
Stag Shop & Diamond's Smart Fashions
established by Gene & Bernice Diamond
ad from a 1972 Berkeley County Bicentennial booklet
Garner's & The Workingman's Store
established by Julius & Lillian Garner
ad from 1972 Berkeley County Bicentennial booklet
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Note: All Photos & Images On These Pages are from the Collection of Julian H. Preisler - Unless Otherwise Noted