Nielsen Jewelers Part 2

1939 newspaper ad

With Harry Nielsen launching his own jewelry and optometry business in 1937, the original H. P. Nielsen Sons business carried on for a few years before adopting the Walter S. Nielsen name in the early 1940s.

Both Nielsen stores coexisted throughout the 1940s and 50s. Harry Nielsen's 1951 phone book ads stated that he was "Lorain's Oldest Jeweler," while in the same book, the ad for Walter S. Nielsen mentioned that the firm was "Established 1877."

Sometime in the 1950s, the Walter S. Nielsen store became known as as Nielsen Jewelers, and moved to its present 753 Broadway address.

Harry Nielsen passed away at the age of 71 in January 1960. He had been retired from active participation in his business.

Dr. Walter S. Nielsen passed away in early March 1971 at the age of 78. He had retired in October 1968, having turned the business over to his son Carl.

Today, Nielsen Jewelers carries on in its attractive building at 753 Broadway.

The company enjoys a fine reputation for quality work, and have created beautiful custom jewelry for both my mother and, more recently, my mother-in-law.

It's great to see what I'm assuming is the oldest established business in Downtown Lorain still thriving after more than 135 years.

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