Harry J. Fishman
Linda Zabors
Harris (Harry) Fishman was owner of the largest fabric store in the country in 1958. It was established as a tailoring supply store by his father, Gerson Fishman on Union Street in 1903 after he emigrated from Russia. Harry took over the business in 1926, added fabrics and made it a successful retailer. His son, Jerry, started in the business in 1956.
As of 1991 it is now a fourth-generation family owned store.
Honorary Harry J. Fishman WAY
Desplaines Street between Taylor Street and Roosevelt Road
Approved: April 2024
Ward: 28
Alderman: Jason Ervin
Neighborhood: South Loop
near
Fishman’s Fabrics
1101 S. Desplaines
Source
2024
https://fishmansfabrics.com/about/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpEWXKvHeZY
https://youtu.be/PnyUL0NtmtE?si=M-KqrRllALdZrjPU
https://youtu.be/ZLjZzcVcbK4?si=hGWrZMLKp7WXJg5e