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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
Jul 1, 2015 · About Dayton family. Patriarch George Draper Dayton founded Dayton Dry Goods Company in 1902. The department store started discount subsidiary Target in 1962; the Dayton Corporation also...
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 45.
George Draper Dayton. Born: 6-Mar - 1857. Birthplace: Clifton Springs, NY. Died: 18-Feb - 1938. Location of death: Minneapolis, MN. Cause of death: Cancer - unspecified. Remains: Buried, Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN. Gender: Male.
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