Historedia
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Opening Day

When
1858-10-28
Where
Sixth Avenue, New York City
Part of
Rowland Hussey Macy opens R. H. Macy & Co. in New York

Macy's first day of business on October 28, 1858, resulted in sales totaling $11.08.

The store opened on Sixth Avenue in New York City. The branding emblem at the onset of the 1858 store was a rooster. Sales on the first day totaled $11.08, equal to $411.56 today.

Sources

  1. Rowland Hussey Macy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
  2. Macy's Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29

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