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.
