Rose Sandwich Shop ad [10-10-1930]
The Jewish Encyclopedia
of Western Pennsylvania
A project of the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center
Rose Sandwich Shop was located at 1835 Murray Ave. in Squirrel Hill.
Rose Sandwich Shop opened in October 1930 and appears to have been one of the original tenants of the Born Building at the northeast corner of Murray Avenue and Bartlett Street. The restaurant initially specialized in “strictly kosher salami, pastrami, and corned beef.” By 1935, and perhaps earlier, it was operated by a former cab driver named Julius Solvitz. If earlier, it may have been named for his older sister, Rose.
Rose Sandwich Shop merged with Sandomire’s Pharmacy in early 1936 and expanded at its existing location. It closed sometime after 1940. The White Spot occupied 1835 Murray Avenue starting in 1948 and Jackson’s occupied the storefront starting in 1949.
