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Inseparably Part of Wilmettesthe Record of HoffmannBrothersWilmetteA Word of AppreciationFifty-nine years of successful service in one communityis, we believe, an enviable record, and our thoughtsgo out at this time in appreciation to our many patrons,both old and new, who have helped to make thisunusual record possible.The original Hoffman Bros, store at the southwest corner of WilmetteAve. and Ridge Rd. 1888-1901Our desire is to render the samekind of satisfactory service that willFOUNDERSwarrant your continued patronagefor many years to come.The original Hoffman coal office at1208 Central Ave. replaced in 1915 bythe present office and coal yard.PHILLIP HOFFMANN1862-1944The second Hoffmann Bros,store at the northeast cor-ner of Wilmette Ave. andRidge Rd. 1901-1909. Thisbuilding was burned in1909, and was replaced in1910 by the present struc-ture.JOHN A. HOFFMANN1865-1945