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Charles Fischer & Son
1895 - 2007
106 W Main
2-6 E Main
1895
The
business was started in 1895 on
1906 New Masonic Temple building dedicated;
Fischers moves to later, previously site had been that of Watertown Steam Laundry.
1906 Despite
the inclement weather yesterday, the fall opening of Watertown's greater and
remodeled west side store, was a decided
success and throughout the day the store was visited by a steady stream of
purchasers and the force of clerks, together with the proprietors, were kept
busy all day showing and disposing of their wares.
10 06 Chas. Fischer & Son Co. never do
things by halves. When they announce a
special sale of any kind they invariably back up all claims and the opening of
their three day's sale yesterday morning was no exception to the rule. Hundreds of people visited the store to take
advantage of the special offerings and admire the decided change in the way of
enlargement in the store that has taken place during the past few weeks. Had the weather been at all favorable, there
is no doubt but that it would have been impossible to have handled the crowds
of anxious buyers and with favorable weather today and Monday, there is no
doubt but that the newly remodeled and enlarged store will present a lively
scene . . .
1908
Charles Fischer attends
provincial synod of the Moravian
church. 09 04 1908
1909
09 17 Plate glass show window WG
06 25 Extensive improvements to be made;
Reduction sale prior to WG
09 24 Opening of enlarged and remodeled store;
1250 sq ft added to salesroom WG
12 31 Bethlehem in Miniature: The
finest window decoration ever seen in Watertown is that of Charles Fischer
& Son Co, the West Main Street merchants.
It represents the ancient town of Bethlehem—the stable, manger, cattle,
etc., and all the scenes surrounding the birth of Christ, with angels hovering
overhead. It is a very impressive
looking scene, especially so at night, when illuminated by colored electric
lights. Thousands of our people have
gone to admire it the past week. If you
have not see it, do not fail to do. WG
1910
04 01 Wearbettter Combination Suits WG
1936
Exterior
and interior improvements made to store
2007
04 12 2007
The
last family-run department store in the state will close its doors later this
year after serving the Watertown community for over a century. Watertown Daily Times story
[WHS_005_547]
July 4, 2007
Cross
references:
Fischer's
1909, 106 W Main, Charles and son, dry goods
Fischer's
1913, 106 W Main, department store
Fischer’s
1915, Ad, 106 W Main
Fischer's
1934, 2-6 E Main Fischer's 1950, 2-6 E Main
Fischer's
1956, 2-6 E Main, 1950s-70s city assessor form, image included, WHS_006_090
Fischer's
1971, 2 E Main
Fischer's
1975, 2-6 E Main, west side entrance, WHS_005_284
Fischer's
1975, 2-6 E Main, WHS_005_274 Fischer's 1993
