Louis attended PS 144, and then graduated in 1912 from PS 167 on Eastern Parkway and Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. He worked as a pharmacist's apprentice from 1916 to 1918 while attending the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy. He was graduated from the school in 1918. This was a major event for the family, as no prior family member had ever had the opportunity to achieve any
major formal education.
While Louis was pursuing his career in pharmacy, he also managed to become very proficient with the violin. He learned the instrument at an early age, and participated in many concerts. He was a first violinist in the Christiaan-Kriens orchestra in 1914. At one time he was a violin instructor, using the home at 1657 Prospect Place as his schoolhouse.
Louis was always a hard worker, and received his New York Pharmacist's license in 1920. In the early 1920's he opened a drug store at 512 Van Siclan Avenue in Brooklyn. Unfortunately, the neighborhood did not grow as anticipated, and he finally had to abandon the venture. He also held positions as a pharmacist in several drug stores including one at Bergen Street and Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. He worked there for a Mr. J.L. House for about ten years. When the depression came, it was difficult finding work, but Louis was able to make a living by taking whatever jobs he could find in the area, including some part-time work as a clerk.
In 1941 he opened a liquor store in Manhattan, but this venture was short-lived. He ultimately found work in Hoboken, New Jersey, and then worked for a Mr. Joseph Klausner in Union City, New Jersey.
Throughout these years, Louis lived in the family's Prospect Place house, maintaining a very close relationship with the family, especially with his father, Benjamin. He was very active, and did much traveling around the United States, frequently with his father. In 1948 they visited Cuba together.
Louis passed away in 1953 following a heart attack. He was was buried near his mother in Mount Zion Cemetery.
major formal education.
While Louis was pursuing his career in pharmacy, he also managed to become very proficient with the violin. He learned the instrument at an early age, and participated in many concerts. He was a first violinist in the Christiaan-Kriens orchestra in 1914. At one time he was a violin instructor, using the home at 1657 Prospect Place as his schoolhouse.
Louis was always a hard worker, and received his New York Pharmacist's license in 1920. In the early 1920's he opened a drug store at 512 Van Siclan Avenue in Brooklyn. Unfortunately, the neighborhood did not grow as anticipated, and he finally had to abandon the venture. He also held positions as a pharmacist in several drug stores including one at Bergen Street and Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. He worked there for a Mr. J.L. House for about ten years. When the depression came, it was difficult finding work, but Louis was able to make a living by taking whatever jobs he could find in the area, including some part-time work as a clerk.
In 1941 he opened a liquor store in Manhattan, but this venture was short-lived. He ultimately found work in Hoboken, New Jersey, and then worked for a Mr. Joseph Klausner in Union City, New Jersey.
Throughout these years, Louis lived in the family's Prospect Place house, maintaining a very close relationship with the family, especially with his father, Benjamin. He was very active, and did much traveling around the United States, frequently with his father. In 1948 they visited Cuba together.
Louis passed away in 1953 following a heart attack. He was was buried near his mother in Mount Zion Cemetery.
Louis attended PS 144, and then graduated in 1912 from PS 167 on Eastern Parkway and Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. He worked as a pharmacist's apprentice from 1916 to 1918 while attending the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy. He was graduated from the school in 1918. This was a major event for the family, as no prior family member had ever had the opportunity to achieve any
major formal education.
While Louis was pursuing his career in pharmacy, he also managed to become very proficient with the violin. He learned the instrument at an early age, and participated in many concerts. He was a first violinist in the Christiaan-Kriens orchestra in 1914. At one time he was a violin instructor, using the home at 1657 Prospect Place as his schoolhouse.
Louis was always a hard worker, and received his New York Pharmacist's license in 1920. In the early 1920's he opened a drug store at 512 Van Siclan Avenue in Brooklyn. Unfortunately, the neighborhood did not grow as anticipated, and he finally had to abandon the venture. He also held positions as a pharmacist in several drug stores including one at Bergen Street and Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. He worked there for a Mr. J.L. House for about ten years. When the depression came, it was difficult finding work, but Louis was able to make a living by taking whatever jobs he could find in the area, including some part-time work as a clerk.
In 1941 he opened a liquor store in Manhattan, but this venture was short-lived. He ultimately found work in Hoboken, New Jersey, and then worked for a Mr. Joseph Klausner in Union City, New Jersey.
Throughout these years, Louis lived in the family's Prospect Place house, maintaining a very close relationship with the family, especially with his father, Benjamin. He was very active, and did much traveling around the United States, frequently with his father. In 1948 they visited Cuba together.
Louis passed away in 1953 following a heart attack. He was was buried near his mother in Mount Zion Cemetery.
major formal education.
While Louis was pursuing his career in pharmacy, he also managed to become very proficient with the violin. He learned the instrument at an early age, and participated in many concerts. He was a first violinist in the Christiaan-Kriens orchestra in 1914. At one time he was a violin instructor, using the home at 1657 Prospect Place as his schoolhouse.
Louis was always a hard worker, and received his New York Pharmacist's license in 1920. In the early 1920's he opened a drug store at 512 Van Siclan Avenue in Brooklyn. Unfortunately, the neighborhood did not grow as anticipated, and he finally had to abandon the venture. He also held positions as a pharmacist in several drug stores including one at Bergen Street and Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. He worked there for a Mr. J.L. House for about ten years. When the depression came, it was difficult finding work, but Louis was able to make a living by taking whatever jobs he could find in the area, including some part-time work as a clerk.
In 1941 he opened a liquor store in Manhattan, but this venture was short-lived. He ultimately found work in Hoboken, New Jersey, and then worked for a Mr. Joseph Klausner in Union City, New Jersey.
Throughout these years, Louis lived in the family's Prospect Place house, maintaining a very close relationship with the family, especially with his father, Benjamin. He was very active, and did much traveling around the United States, frequently with his father. In 1948 they visited Cuba together.
Louis passed away in 1953 following a heart attack. He was was buried near his mother in Mount Zion Cemetery.
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Note that the birth date on the gravestone is incorrect (December 7 is confirmed by original birth certificate).
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