Harris (Harry) Fishman was owner of the largest fabric store in the country in 1958. It was established as a tailoring supply store by his father, Gerson Fishman on Union Street in 1903 after he emigrated from Russia. Harry took over the business in 1926, added fabrics and made it a successful retailer. His son, Jerry, started in the business in 1956.

As of 1991 it is now a fourth-generation family owned store.

Honorary Harry J. Fishman WAY

Desplaines Street between Taylor Street and Roosevelt Road

Approved: April 2024

Ward: 28
Alderman: Jason Ervin
Neighborhood: South Loop

near
Fishman’s Fabrics
1101 S. Desplaines

Source

2024

https://fishmansfabrics.com/about/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpEWXKvHeZY

https://youtu.be/PnyUL0NtmtE?si=M-KqrRllALdZrjPU

https://youtu.be/ZLjZzcVcbK4?si=hGWrZMLKp7WXJg5e