Epstein

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1920s
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In January of 1930, the United States plunged into a great economic depression with over 1,300 bank failures and nearly 4.5 million unemployed. A. Epstein was faced with the daunting task of surviving these bleak economic times, but during this difficult period A. Epstein was able to not only survive, but miraculously thrive through incredible hard work, dedication and good fortune. A. Epstein and his small staff worked overtime (without additional compensation and in some cases bypassing pay altogether) to deliver projects for their clients. During the 30s, A. Epstein was involved in our first aviation project for United Air Lines in Kansas City, Missouri; a large-scale exhibition center in Chicago, the International Amphitheater; and our most influential project – the Rebuilding of the Union Stockyards in Chicago, Illinois. This rebuilding project was vital to the survival of Chicago’s meatpacking industry and A. Epstein’s timely service helped make a name for our firm in the food processing industry. It was also during the 30s that Abraham Epstein’s oldest son Raymond joined the firm, beginning a career that would last nearly 50 years.

Significant Epstein Events
1930 First Aviation Project - United Air Lines
1931 The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
1932 Chicago Carton Company
1933 American Air Lines
1934 International Amphitheater
1934 Union Stockyards Fire Rebuilding
1935 Cromwell Paper Company
1936 Caspers Tin Plate Company
1937 Walgreen Company
1938 Stone Container Corporation
1939 Raymond Epstein Joins Firm
1939 Rival Packing Company