The Family
(Way back)
(Way back)
From where did Laeb Fertel (Louis Grossman) emigrate?
Podeski
What was Zada Mike´s real name?
Moishe
Bonus question. When did he change it?
Marketing Slogan for Grossmans
"Here Comes Grossmans"
Who is the “Baby”?
Shirley
What is this photo of, and aprox year?
One of the Grossman´s wagons, July 4, 1912.
When did Laeb Fertel (Louis Grossman) emigrate?
1888
Who were the Reuben and Lizzie twins
Eleanor and Martha
What was Grossman Lumber originally titled?
L Grossman Sons, and before that the New England Clothing Company
Which family member´s birthday was on Earth Day?
Micah´s
What is this photo of, and aprox year?
Grossman´s building at 37 Federal Avenue, 1915. After they started making his first significant profit from buying a bankrupt manufacturing plan and auctioning off the equipment.
How much money did Laeb Fertel (Louis Grossman) depart from Russia with?
$17.00
Where did one of the several family Torah’s go?
Temple Shalom (in Sao Paulo, Brazil)
The temple was co-founded by Wolf Wolf.
What did the Grossman brothers start out peddling before lumber?
Junk & 2nd hand furniture
Whose yertszeit is this week?
Jack´s
What is this photo of?
Quincy Yacht Club at Houghs Neck
What was the name of the original shul in Quincy that our forefather, Louis Grossman founded?
Ahavath Achim
Brotherly Love
What 3 items from 280 Lee Street did Bobby keep on his bookshelf by this bed?
3 beloved Steiff tigers
What was Louis Grossman´s first business on Water Street?
Bankruptcy & fire stock
In what category does Hallie compete for Team USA?
Biathlon (Nordic skiing + rifle shooting)
Zada Mike was chosen as alumni of the year of Penn State and there was a huge celebration at the college
Why was the specific location of the original shul in Quincy chosen?
There was a stream behind
From whom did the Grossman family buy the building that currently houses the Jewish community Center?
The Telephone Company
How many northeast stores were operative at the height of the Grossman Lumber Empire?
100 stores
What Grossman family item did Missy want when she was 6 years old?
The stuffed goose in Zada Mike´s Woodstock house
What is the relevance of this photo?
The “Deserted City” in Rhode Island, an abandoned WWI army site that the Grossman bought in 1922 and used for salvage. During the Great Depression, the Grossmans purchased and rehabbed many industrial sites, saving many jobs in the process.