Bob Beach here, Retired historian for Griffin and Howe with access to records of VL&D, VL&A, A&F and G&H
According to the biography of "Justus Von Lengerke" written by his great grandson, Justus Von Lengerke III, the dates and location of the VL&D (NYC) store were as follows:
1882 - Von Lengerke & Detmold 14 Murray ST.
1888 - " 8 Murray St.
1897 - " 318 Broadway
1906 - " 349 Fifth Ave.
1909 - " 200 Fifth Ave.
1920 " 414 Madison Ave.
1921 " 349 Madison Ave.
1929 Merged with Abercrombie & Fitch
VL&D did open another store in Newark, NJ in 1885 because business was "good". This store was run by Justus' younger brother, Hermann Von Lengerke.
And of course, Justus' brother Antoine Von Lengerke and his shooting partner Ernst Detmold opened Von Lengerke & Detmold in Chicago; all of which, including G&H, were purchased by A&F in 1929-1930. "Where the blazed trail crosses the Boulevard"
Any further questions, I can be reached directly at rbeach1945@optoline.net
