Charles Henry Schwarz (November 17, 1825 – October 11, 1903) founded the first Schwarz family toy store in Baltimore, MD called the Schwarz Toy Bazaar.[1] Later, the Toy Bazaar, along with the other brothers' stores, assimilated into FAO Schwarz.[2] Charles was born in Herford, Province of Westphalia, Kingdom of Prussia and was the first of the Schwarz brothers to immigrate to Baltimore, MD in 1840.[3] Charles Henry Schwarz died of pneumonia at his house[4] on October 11, 1903.[5]
Charles Henry Schwarz | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 17, 1825 |
| Died | October 11, 1903 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | German American |
| Spouse | Sophia Franke |
| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | Frederick August Otto Schwarz |
References
edit- ^ "The Schwarz house of toys started here, without F.A.O." tribunedigital-baltimoresun. Archived from the original on 2016-05-29. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
- ^ Scott, Sharon M. (2009-12-09). Toys and American Culture: An Encyclopedia: An Encyclopedia. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 9780313347993.
- ^ "FAO Schwarz closes: Read Fortune's 1940 story about its rise". Fortune. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
- ^ "HENRY SCHWARZ. Published in The Baltimore Sun (Baltimore Md) 15 October 1902, - Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
- ^ "MR HENRY SCHWARZ IS DEAD. Published in The Baltimore Sun (Baltimore Md) on 12 Oct 1903, Mon - Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
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