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George Draper Dayton (March 6, 1857 – February 18, 1938) was an American businessman and philanthropist, most famous for being the founder of Dayton's department store, which later became Target Corporation.
George Dayton (October 2, 1827 – November 1902) was a New Jersey merchant and politician. Dayton lived in Union Township in what is now Rutherford, New Jersey, where he was a successful hardware merchant. He was elected as a Democrat to represent Bergen County in the New Jersey Senate for one term from 1875 to 1877.
The history of Target Corporation first began in 1902 by George Dayton. The company was originally named Goodfellow Dry Goods in June 1902 before being renamed the Dayton's Dry Goods Company in 1903 and later the Dayton Company in 1910.
Guided by religious principles, George Dayton, president of the Bank of Worthington and founder of the Minnesota Loan and Investment Company, facilitated the commercial and cultural development of the community.
Biography: Dayton was the founder of what would become Target Corporation, one of the most successful retail companies in America. Originally hoping to be a minister, Dayton became a businessman and founded the Goodfellow Dry Goods store in Minneapolis.
From founder George Dayton to current chief Brian Cornell, Target’s leaders drove its growth from a 1902 Minneapolis dry goods store into a national giant.
George Draper Dayton (March 6, 1857 – February 18, 1938) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was famous for being the founder of Dayton's department store, which later became Target Corporation .
Target Corporation bears the strong imprint of its founder, George Draper Dayton. Dayton's father, a physician in New York state, could not afford to send him to college, in part because the doctor freely gave his services to the poor.
Family tree of George DAYTON. Philanthropist, Industrialist, Businessman. Born George Draper DAYTON. American businessman and philanthropist. Born on March 6, 1857 in Clifton Springs, New York, USA , United States. Died on February 18, 1938 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Born on March 06 47. Deceased on February 18 44.
For a fascinating look into the life of George Dayton, read George Draper Dayton: A Man of Parts, available for purchase through the Historic Dayton House. House history information was compiled and edited from many sources, including the Historic Dayton House tour script, brochures, conversations with family members, notes from board meetings ...
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