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The roots of the business are traced to Fred Smith's maternal grandfather who arrived in this country from Latvia in the early 1900's. He had emigrated from a section of Europe which has been claimed at various times by both Poland and Russia. In 1918, once in Springfield, Fred Kalman opened Kalman's Jewelry Store on Main Street next to Kennedy's Coffee House. Fred Kalman and Sam Smith went into business together, but split in 1959 when Sam came to the "X" - an area in the Forest Park section of the city where Sumner and Belmont avenues intersect with Dickinson Street. Andrew, Fred's son, went to Boston for professional training as a jeweler, and is now a designer as well. Fred is teaching him all he needs to know to carry on the family name. Andrew, Fred's son, went to Boston for professional training as a jeweler, and is now a designer as well. Fred is teaching him all he needs to know to carry on the family name. The roots of the business are traced to Fred Smith's maternal grandfather who arrived in this country from Latvia in the early 1900's. He had emigrated from a section of Europe which has been claimed at various times by both Poland and Russia. In 1918, once in Springfield, Fred Kalman opened Kalman's Jewelry Store on Main Street next to Kennedy's Coffee House.Fred Kalman and Sam Smith went into business together, but split in 1959 when Sam came to the "X" - an area in the Forest Park section of the city where Sumner and Belmont avenues intersect with Dickinson Street.Sam Smith closed the store for five years and became a "trade" watchmaker doing repairs for others. Sam re-opened the store in 1959 when his son Fred quit the University of Miami. Fred came into the business at this time. Fred has become an expert watchmaker and business owner.Andrew, Fred's son, went to Boston for professional training as a jeweler, and is now a designer as well. Fred is teaching him all he needs to know to carry on the family name.Karlene, Fred's wife has

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Regular Hours:

Mon - Wed	9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu	9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Fri	9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sat - Sun	Closed

Contact Info

Phone:

Main - 413-736-3262

Address:

485 Sumner Ave Springfield, MA 01108

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http://www.smithandsonjewelers.com

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Category

Jewelers

Services / Products

Restringing Watch Repairs

Payment Options

amex, debit, financing available, visa

Brands

"ASCO Casting

Neighborhood

Forest Park