From Macy’s to the Titanic - The Straus Family Legacy

The German-Jewish family that built Macy’s into an iconic retailer also left an indelible legacy in American politics and society, from the philanthropic work of the Educational Alliance to Isidor Straus’s time in the United States House of Representatives.
In his lecture, department store historian Michael Lisicky discusses how Isidor Straus built the Macy’s empire while his less known but no less energetic brother Nathan pursued other successful businesses and invested in public health innovations. The death of Isidor and his wife Ida on the RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912 was a major blow to the family, and the Straus Historical Society will prepare a pop-up exhibition of items related to the the Titanic. After the lecture, LBI Executive Director Billy Weitzer moderates a discussion between Lisicky and Paul Kurzman, former Chairman of the Straus Historical Society and a great-grandson of Isidor and Ida Straus.
Cosponsored by the American Jewish Historical Society and the Straus Historical Society

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Thank you for this insightful presentation. I love to learn. Your research and dedacation is appreciated. Love from a former Wal-mart associate . Sincerely, Joseph Laureano Rocafort

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That fellow that knows the history of of Dept stores is impressive.

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I have a copy of the 1st iteration of Sports Illustrated from 1936. Stuart Scheftel, grandson of Isidore Straus, was a major investor in the magazine and very quickly took over majority or possibly sole ownership. I'm going to sell my large collection of sports magazines soon, but before I do, I want to make a few poignant videos about the collection. If anyone from the Straus family or intimately connected to them has any interest in giving me some background info on Stuart, e.g. did he actually know Isidore, employed at Macy's etc, please feel free to reach out me. Thank you.