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The First Generation of Jewelers: The story begins…

It was back in October of 1911 when Walter H. Sturhahn, at the young age of 23, opened his own business, Sturhahn Jewelers, at 410 S. 8th Street, Quincy, Illinois.  Before he ventured out on his own, Walter had worked six years for Thomas A. Brown, a jeweler located in the old Wells building at 5th and Maine in Quincy.  There, Walter learned to be a watchmaker, hand engraver, jeweler and businessman.

The Second Generation Jewelers: The story continues…

Down the road, three of Walter and Adelaide’s six sons joined their father in the jewelry business.  Grant & Harold joined in 1946 after serving in WWII and Don, the youngest son, would join the family business in 1954 after serving in the Korean War. During busy holiday and wedding seasons, their wives,  Georgann, Lucille, and Joan (respectively) would help in the store with sales, gift delivery, and bookkeeping.

The Third Generation Jewelers: The tradition carries on…

Always looking for new opportunities, Sturhahns purchased Lebold & Voegele Jewelers in Macomb, Illinois in July of 1971.   Harold’s son, Alan, was named manager of this new store.  Alan later closed the Macomb store and relocated to Marshall, Missouri where he and his wife Leslie purchased Esser Jewelers. Esser Jewelers is now operated as an independent Sturhahn Jewelers business.

Steve & Carol expanded and relocated the business the summer of 2004 to its third and current location at 2801 Broadway Street in Quincy. This spacious, modern new store is a reflection of the Sturhahn tradition, always considering customers wants and needs and finding new ways to be their “Jeweler of Choice!”  The signature Sturhahn Street clock, a traditional Quincy landmark, also made the move from the downtown 8th & State location. Learn about the fascinating history of this antique clock.