Blum Brothers General Store
A Living History Attraction
About
the Blum Family | About
the Year 1901
About the building itself: Originally located on Wolf Street in Dallas,
this General Store was built and operated by Albert F. Mueller, a Jewish
immigrant from Germany. This one-room, frame building with a flat roof and
squared off facade is typical of many store buildings in the region at the turn
of the century.
The Blum Brothers General Store is located on Main Street. Simon
Blum moved from Galveston in 1892 to open this branch of the family business in
Dallas. After the Great Galveston Storm in September 1900, Simon's brother
Mordecai and his family moved to Dallas. Mordecai has joined his brother Simon
as a partner in the store.
The store is a popular gathering spot for the community and serves
as a grocery, dry goods, hardware, and notions outlet.
Miss Alice VanGeuder and Mr. Simon Blum hard at work.
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