Weitzenkorn's Clothiers

Abraham Weitzenkorn was born in Leitmar, Germany, came to America at age 17, settled in Pottstown, and began his trade as a peddler. A favorite of his patrons, he prospered and in 1864 started a business at 108 S. Hanover St. Abraham eventually purchased 143 and 145 High St., and in 1877 built a new store. In 1889, the first private electric lamp in Pottstown was installed in Abraham's store. Upon his retirement in 1908, he sold his Pottstown store to his son Morris, who for many years resided at the Grubb Mansion until his death in 1945. In 1946, Morris's son Arthur returned from the service, purchased the store from his father's estate, and incorporated the store. The Big and Tall Shop was added in 1978, and a second Big and Tall Shop opened in Exton in 1994. Under the direction of Marc and Gregg Weitzenkorn, the business celebrated its 140th Anniversary in 2004 as the fourth generation of family ownership and the second oldest family owned men's store in the country.

Pottstown, Pennsylvania · United States