B. F. Dickerson.
In the dry goods line the emporium
conducted by Mr. B. F. Dickerson is
by far the most prominent and enjoysa
trade excelled by no similar concern in
Charlottesville. The handsome building
occupied by this flourishing enterprise
is located at 212 and 214 East
Main street, and is one of the most
commodious in the city, having two
floors with a space of 10,530 square feet.
The stock is selected from only the
finest materials, and comprises dry
goods, fancy goods, notions, dress
goods, millinery, cloaks, furs, bedclothes,
carpets, rugs, mattings, etc. A
large corps of competent and courteous
clerks and salesladies are employed,
and every visitor whether for the purpose
of purchasing or just to inspect,
the immense stock is assured of the
most polite attention. The concern
was established in 1892 under the firm
name of Dickerson & Richardson and
continued until 1901, when Mr.
Richardson died. His interest was purchased
by Mr. Dickerson, who has since
conducted the enterprise alone. As a
merchant and man of sterling character
and business qualities none enjoys a
more enviable reputation than he. Mr.
Dickerson was born in Greene County,
and came here twenty years ago. He entered
the dry goods line in the capacity
of salesman, and by indefatigable perseverance
and close application to business
attained his present high position.
