Smith Dry Goods
Elisha D. Smith's original 1853 newspaper ad touting the opening of his dry goods store. This was just the first step in a long and fruitful career in Menasha, culminating in the Menasha Wooden Ware. As we detailed in a blog post last year, Smith was all set to move to Atlanta, Georgia and open a dry goods business there until he received a letter from his friend, Dr. J.B. Doane. Doane invited Smith to visit the Village of Menasha and join him in business there. Together, they opened a store on Water Street near Tayco.
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