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Harry Gordon Selfridge, Sr. (11 January 1858 – 8 May 1947) was an American retail magnate who founded the London-based department store Selfridges. The early years of his leadership of Selfridges led to his becoming one of the most respected and wealthy retail magnates in the United Kingdom.
Harry Gordon Selfridge (born Jan. 11, 1858, Ripon, Wis., U.S.—died May 8, 1947, London, Eng.) was the founder of Selfridges department store in London.
Harry Gordon Selfridge, Sr. (11 January 1858 – 8 May 1947) was an American-British business owner. He founded the London -based department store Selfridges . He was one of the most respected and wealthy retail businessmen in the United Kingdom .
Feb 2, 2016 · The central character, Harry Selfridge, is clearly factual and did indeed live during the period in which the television series is set. He also had a mother called Lois, a wife called Rose and a number of children, so that’s a pretty good start.
Mar 11, 2015 · The Gimbels to Harrods Macy’s, Selfridges was founded in 1909 by Harry Gordon Selfridge. Selfridge began his career at Marshall Field’s in Chicago.
Harry Gordon Selfridge lifts the curtains to reveal Selfridges’ very first windows, signalling the opening of the store. He handed out keys to the very first customers to make them feel at home, famously saying “everyone is welcome” – an ethos we’ve shared ever since.
Mar 13, 2013 · Harry Selfridge got his start as a stock boy at Marshall Field’s landmark Chicago store. For 25 years, he climbed rung-by-rung the proverbial corporate ladder until he became...
