Contributing, Advancing, Succeeding: Jews and Occupations


Cohen shop, Bangor, ca. 1930

Cohen shop, Bangor, ca. 1930
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Bangor Public Library

Jacob Cohen's store, also in Bangor, was established around the turn of the 20th century.

The Bangor Jewish community was the second largest in the state, with a population of about 1,000 by 1930.

Jewish department stores were prominently situated on Main Streets in a number of towns. Far from serving only Jewish residents, these stores brought the latest fashion trends north from New York City and Boston and sold them to Mainers.

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