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FRANK R. HAMBURGER
Born, Newark, N.J., Apr. 15, 1864; son of Solomon and Mariam Hamburger; educated in public and night schools of Detroit. Came to Detroit with parents, 1866; sold newspapers on streets, 1874-80; learned carriage trimming and worked at the trade in Michigan, Kansas and Nebraska for nine years; engaged as salesman in wholesale clothing business, 1890, bought out employers’ interest, 1900, since which time he has been member of the firm of Hamburger & Silberman and manager of the house. Was secretary East Side Electric Lighting Co., 1895-1900. Member Detroit Association of Credit Men (chairman legislative committee) and National Association of Credit Men (member national legislative committee). Member I.O.O.F. (grand lodge officer state of Michigan). Recreations: Study of credit law and of the classic drama. Office: 135 Jefferson Av. Residence: 21 Charlotte Avenue.
The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908
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