'Turnback Tuesday' features clothing store in downtown Derby

Turnback Tuesday visits longtime Derby business, The Model (H. Berman & Sons) clothing store, the "sons" being Albert & George Berman.

In 1902, Harry Berman started out as a ladies tailor with his partner Hyman Weinstein on 294 Main St. In 1918, Harry opened the Model store at 284 Main St.

This image of the storefront was taken not long after the store opened, across from the Birmingham National Bank. The business ran until the mid-1970’s.

Photo courtesy of the Berman Family.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.