Description
Vintage 1940's Advertising Thermometer with the United States Capitol, Weill's Department Store; Bakersfield, California Neat old 1940's Advertising Calendar from Weill's Department Store. The thermometer works, excellent condition. Alphonse Weill came from France to Havilah in 1870 & moved to Bakersfield in 1872, was employed by merchant Jacob Weil (No Relation), & became his partner in 1873. Subsequently Weill acquired the business & named it Weill's Department Store. A brick building replaced the wood structure in 1887 & was rebuilt after the fire in 1889. Weill died in 1946 & the firm was sold in 1952, but continued to operate as Weill's until 1963. 8" x 5.75" Vintage 1940's Advertising Thermometer With The United States Capitol, Weill's Department Store; Bakersfield, California
