A. Schwab's, General store on Beale Street in Memphis, United States.
A. Schwab Dry Goods Store operates at 163 Beale Street, offering an extensive collection of merchandise from traditional candies to musical instruments.
Founded in 1876 by Abraham Schwab, an Alsatian immigrant, the establishment began as a men's shoe store before expanding into a comprehensive retail business.
The store maintains a museum on its balcony mezzanine that exhibits artifacts and memorabilia chronicling the evolution of Beale Street through generations.
Customers can purchase traditional Southern products, including cast iron skillets, local art books, Elvis merchandise, and experience the restored soda fountain.
The store remains the only original business on Beale Street, operating continuously since 1876 in the oldest standing structure in the district.
GPS coordinates: 35.13954,-90.05270
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:40
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