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Add a touch of Wisconsin retail history to your desk with this T. A. Chapman Co. Foldable Mobile Phone Display Stand. Chapman's began in 1857 as a Milwaukee business founded by Timothy Appleton Chapman and opened its downtown Wisconsin Avenue flagship in 1872. After fire destroyed the original site in 1884, the store was rebuilt. The chain later reached Madison and Appleton, making its story a compelling snapshot of regional commerce. A useful desk accessory for collectors and former Chapman's shoppers.
T. A. Chapman Co., commonly known as Chapman's, was a department store chain based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Timothy Appleton Chapman founded the company in 1857. In 1872, he opened its flagship store on Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Milwaukee. Fire destroyed the original Wisconsin Avenue location in 1884, and the store was rebuilt. The company later expanded beyond Milwaukee: in 1978 it acquired Manchester's Department Stores in Madison, Wisconsin. The Chapman family retained ownership until 1983, and the chain eventually reached seven locations. By the time the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1987, it had six stores: three in Milwaukee, two in Madison, and one in Appleton. The company’s history links a family-owned retail business founded in the nineteenth century with downtown Milwaukee and later expansion into other Wisconsin cities. Its documented story includes a rebuilt flagship, an acquisition, a change in family ownership, and a bankruptcy filing.
T. A. Chapman Co. Foldable Mobile Phone Display Stand
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Add a touch of Wisconsin retail history to your desk with this T. A. Chapman Co. Foldable Mobile Phone Display Stand. Chapman's began in 1857 as a Milwaukee business founded by Timothy Appleton Chapman and opened its downtown Wisconsin Avenue flagship in 1872. After fire destroyed the original site in 1884, the store was rebuilt. The chain later reached Madison and Appleton, making its story a compelling snapshot of regional commerce. A useful desk accessory for collectors and former Chapman's shoppers.
T. A. Chapman Co., commonly known as Chapman's, was a department store chain based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Timothy Appleton Chapman founded the company in 1857. In 1872, he opened its flagship store on Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Milwaukee. Fire destroyed the original Wisconsin Avenue location in 1884, and the store was rebuilt. The company later expanded beyond Milwaukee: in 1978 it acquired Manchester's Department Stores in Madison, Wisconsin. The Chapman family retained ownership until 1983, and the chain eventually reached seven locations. By the time the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1987, it had six stores: three in Milwaukee, two in Madison, and one in Appleton. The company’s history links a family-owned retail business founded in the nineteenth century with downtown Milwaukee and later expansion into other Wisconsin cities. Its documented story includes a rebuilt flagship, an acquisition, a change in family ownership, and a bankruptcy filing.
| 2.8" x 5.9" | |
| Width, in | 2.76 |
| Height, in | 5.87 |
| Depth, in | 0.24 |
Product features
- Vibrant, high-resolution one-sided print
- Hardboard front panel with clear plastic leg
- Two-piece snap-together construction for simple assembly
- Glossy finish for a bright, polished look
- Compact footprint suited for desk or nightstand
Care instructions
- Wipe the dust or any dirt off gently with a clean, dry cloth.