Spielberger Family

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Title

Spielberger Family

Subject

Sheffield, Alabama; Colbert County; Jewish Settlement

Description

Jacob Spielberger, who was born in Hungary in January of 1856, came to Alabama around 1888. He opened a dry goods store and clothing store, Spielberger and Sons, at 217 and 219 Mongomery Avenue in Sheffield. His three sons, Jacob, Harry, and Ben worked with him as young men.

The Spielbergers figure prominently in the development of retail in Sheffield, in the building of Temple B'nai Israel, and in fraternal organizations.

Creator

Pam Kingsbury, University of North Alabama

Source

Coleman, Erwin M., A History of Temple B'nai Israel, Florence, Alabama; Centennial Celebration, 1906 - 2006.

A History Of Sheffield, Sheffield Public Library, privately printed.

Publisher

Alabama Cultural Resource Survey

Date

The family was active in business in Sheffield from 1888 to the mid-1970s.

Rights

Pam Kingsbury, University of North Alabama

Type

Text and photograph.