Record #:

10921

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

William Henry Belk opened his first department store in Monroe in 1888. Today, there are almost 400 Belk stores in 14 states and Puerto Rico. It is the largest family-and management-owned group of department stores in the nation.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 27 Issue 12, Dec 1969, p19, por

Subject(s):

Belk, William Henry, 1862-1952; Department stores--History