

Because the 1893 World's Fair Board of Directors d.The Stark Truth About Chicago in the 1890s.


Such a marvelous change has been wrought by the decorator's art, however, that visitors yesterday were amazed at the magnificence and splendor displayed. The store at the corner of Jackson and State streets will be remembered as formerly having been occupied by a dry-goods store and a dingy, dirty place it was. This reduction, of course, enables it to sell goods this season at prices that other stores have to pay when purchaasing the goods. This spring manufacturers are overstocked with goods and "The Hub," celebrating its spring opening so late in the season, has been able to buy up a large stock 25 to 30 per cent below regular prices. He happened to get the store on a reasonably long lease and was enabled to purchase his goods at an enormously reduced price. Two reasons induced him to open his store at the corner of State and Jackson streets in Chicago. Louis, New York City, and Rochester, Indiana. Four years ago he opened the largest store of the kind in the State of Indiana at Indianapolis. Lytton, is noted for his push and enterprise, and has over twenty years' experience in his line of business. An event of considerable importance took place yesterday morning, Monday, April 27, 1887, when the new men's general outfit store called "The Hub" opened its doors at 9 o'clock.
