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Opening of First Store

Name: Opening of First Store
Start: 1818-04-07
Location: Manhattan

When: 1818-04-07
Where: Manhattan
Part of: Brooks Brothers opens its first New York store

Henry Sands Brooks opened his store in Manhattan on April 7, 1818, at the corner of Catherine and Cherry Streets, establishing the brand's physical presence.

At the age of 45, Henry Sands Brooks opened his business in Manhattan on April 7, 1818. The store was situated at the northeast corner of Catherine Street and Cherry Street. This event marked the beginning of what would become the oldest American apparel brand in continuous operation.

Sources

Brooks Brothers Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-18

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