Leopold Strauss and Co.

Leopold Strauss and Co.

Leopold Strauss, a German Jew, immigrated to Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1865. He became a clothing store clerk in the Eagle Clothing Store at 33 W. Washington St. Strauss bought this store in 1879 and later changed the name to L. Strauss and Company. The company was successful for many decades, opening branches in local malls.