Rike, Frederick, 1867-1947
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
"High Acres" Landscape Plan (SC-281)
Collection
Identifier: SC-281
Abstract
High Acres was the Dayton home built for the President of the Rike-Kumler Department Store, Frederick Rike, and his wife Ethel in 1929. It was designed by Cleveland architects Meade and Hamilton and the grounds were designed by Dayton landscape architect Samuel D. Zehrung. This collection consists of one oversize plan of the grounds.
Dates:
circa 1929
Found in:
Special Collections
Rike Family, 1931 - 1974
VIP File
Scope and Contents
The Rike Family VIP File primarily consists of photographs of Frederick H. Rike and his son David L. Rike, both of whom were head of the Dayton retail store Rike-Kumler Company. There are photographs of Frederick's wife Ethel and some other family members as well. Of particular note are several photographs of David L. Rike, relating to his receiving the 1954 Tobé Award, one of the highest honors in the retail industry. Also notable are photographs of David L. Rike, the namesake...
Dates:
1931 - 1974
Rike's Historical Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-189
Abstract
Consists of files kept by the Rike-Kumler Department Store to use as a resource for advertisements and anniversary celebrations. Includes photographs of Rike's stores, window displays, and promotional events, as well as various company publications, audio recordings of both Frederick Rike and David Rike, press releases, executive biographies, and advertisements.
Dates:
1858-1989; Majority of material found within 1920-1980
Found in:
Special Collections
