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Kern's

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For the California beverage company, see Kern's (beverage company) Kern's, or The Ernst Kern Dry Good Company, was a department store established in Detroit in 1883 by Ernst Kern, who was born in Germany. In 1886, the original store was consumed by fire and was rebuilt at Randolph and Monroe.2 It ceased to exist in 1959.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1883Founded1
  • Industryretail1
  • HeadquartersDetroit1

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For the California beverage company, see Kern's (beverage company)2

Timeline

  1. 1959Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1883Founded Founded1

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