Abraham & Straus
Abraham & Straus, commonly shortened to A&S, was a major New York City department store, based in Brooklyn. Founded in 1865, it became part of Federated Department Stores in 1929. Shortly after Federated's 1994 acquisition of R.
Basic Information
- Category: Department Store
- Founded: 1865
- Headquarters: Brooklyn, NY
- Website: aands.com
Documented Facts
- Founded: 1865
Evidence and Sources
- Abraham & Straus — Wikipedia (reference)
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- Last verified: 2025-10-31T02:46:54.086Z
AI summary
Abraham & Straus, commonly shortened to A&S, was a major New York City department store, based in Brooklyn. Founded in 1865, it became part of Federated Department Stores in 1929. Shortly after Federated's 1994 acquisition of R.
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Known data gaps
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