Lyman Bloomingdale
Lyman Bloomingdale | |
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| Born | Lyman Gustave Bloomingdale February 11, 1841 |
| Died | October 13, 1905 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Retail businessman |
| Known for | Co-founder of Bloomingdales Department Store |
| Spouse | Hattie Cullenberger |
| Children | Hiram Bloomingdale Samuel Bloomingdale Irving Bloomingdale Corinne Bloomingdale |
| Parent(s) | Hannah Weil Benjamin Bloomingdale |
| Family | Joseph B. Bloomingdale (brother) Emmanuel Watson Bloomingdale (brother) |
Lyman Gustave Bloomingdale (February 11, 1841 – October 13, 1905) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He is best known for retail, and in April 1872, with his brother Joseph, founded department store chain Bloomingdale's Inc. on 59th Street in New York City.