August Brentano

Who was August Brentano?

August Brentano was a New York City newspaper dealer who was born in Hohenems, Austria. He immigrated to New York in 1851 and started a business as a newspaper carrier. Before arriving in New York, he opened a large stand at the Revere House in Boston, Massachusetts. Brentano later ran a store at 636 Broadway. His business was significant because of its large circulation, varied distribution sites, and being among the first in the United States to import newspapers from London and other cities in England.