Maurice Electrical Supply Company Revenue and Competitors

In 1922 Gustave Soloman, a graduate of Tulane University, moved to Washington, DC and purchased Goodman Light Supply Company located at 741 12th Street, NW in a small rented office space. Soon after purchasing Goodman Gustave asked his brother-in-law, Maurice Abraham, to come into the business with him. Maurice Abraham was born in Maryland, just outside the District limits. He owned a small retail store and had finished his tour of duty in the army when he agreed to join Gustave in the electrical supply business. Gustave and Maurice entered the electrical distribution business at a perfect time. The District of Columbia was on the brink of a residential construction boom and technology was rapidly changing in regards to lighting products. During these early years their inventory included both gaslight fixtures and newer electrical lighting products and accessories. Their company soon caught attention and support of major suppliers such as General Electric, Thomas & Betts, Lightolier, Ideal, AFC and many others. With the backing of quality products and a reputation for honest and dependable service, the small electrical wholesale distributor was able to thrive and grow.