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newspaper dealer.

Background

August Brentano was born on December 23, 1828, in

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. He immigrated to New York in 1851.

Career

Brentano started a business as a newspaper carrier. Before arriving in New York, he opened a large stand at the Revere House in Boston, Massachusetts. Brentano later ran a store at 636

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. His business was significant because of its large circulation, varied distribution sites, and being among the first in the

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to import newspapers from

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and other cities in

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Expansion

As of 1868, Brentano and his family worked at 39

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. where their trade built a fine reputation. In 1877 Brentano sold his business interest in New York City to his nephews. They established additional newspaper businesses in

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, which were managed by August Brentano.

Brentano's (bookstore)

In 1853, "Brentano's" independent bookstore started as a newsstand in front of the New York Hotel. In 1883, the first branch opened in

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Death

Brentano died aged 57 on November 2, 1886, in

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. Brentano's funeral, a

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service, was carried out at the home of Mrs. Simon Brentano at 12 Livingston Place. August Brentano was buried at

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