KIEL (WLUK) — A 127-year-old, fourth-generation, family-owned business in Kiel is closing its doors.
C.J. Meiselwitz Furniture at 328 Fremont Street will begin its final liquidation Friday.
Founded in 1898 by Carl J. Meiselwitz, C.J. Meiselwitz Furniture has been a defining presence in downtown Kiel for 127 years. The business was originally established as a combined furniture and undertaking operation. In 1922, C.J.’s son, Henry, joined him in the business and the family eventually chose to separate the furniture store and funeral home in 1958. At that time, C.J.’s grandson, William Carl Curry Sr., took over the furniture business, serving as third-generation owner and president until his retirement.
For the past 50 years, two of…