Our History
A Downtown Hazleton Institution Since 1892
Founded 1892
Frumkin Brothers opened its doors on Broad Street in 1892, establishing itself as Hazleton's premier men's clothier during the height of the anthracite coal boom.
Timeline
- 1892 — Store founded on Broad Street
- 1933 — Listed in The Plain Speaker as a downtown merchant
- 1946 — Newspaper ads feature "21 Famous Brands"
- 2025 — New chapter begins
Downtown Hazleton
The store thrived during Hazleton's golden era, when Broad Street bustled with shoppers and local merchants took pride in serving their community.