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After 136 years and 4 generations, Syracuse’s M. Lemp Jewelers is closing its doors forever
By Marcus Chen
M. Lemp Jewelers to close after 136 years in downtown Syracuse
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Senior Reporter · Syracuse, NY
With a degree in Business Journalism from Columbia University, Marcus has spent a decade reporting on economic trends and local businesses for the Albany Times Union and formerly for NPR’s Upstate New York affiliate. His deep understanding of the financial landscape equips him to provide context to local economic shifts impacting Syracuse families.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- One of the city's oldest retail shops is closing its doors. Don Lemp, the 71-year-old owner of the 136-year-old M. Lemp Jewelers in downtown Syracuse, said Tuesday that he is closing the store to spend more time with his family. Lemp's great-grandfather, German immigrant watchmaker Michael, started the jewelry shop in [...]
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