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1926    The Schwartzman Brothers open the Watchung
             Delicatessen.

1951    Henry and Tilly Lilienthal buy the deli from the
             Schwartzman Brothers.

1978    Henry and Inge Johannsen buy the Watchung Deli from
             Henry and Tilly on February 13.
    
            (Henry and Inge had owned a deli in Brooklyn from
            September 1958 until September 1969 as well as a deli in
            Dumont from December 1969 until September 1977.)

1979    In August Henry and Inge remodel the deli so it appears   
             very much like it is today.

             (Back then it was known as the "Clean Deli.")

             In October Robert begins working full time.

1986    In April Robert and Jeanne buy into part of the deli.

1988    In April Gary Kiffer becomes a full time employee.

1990    In September Robert and Jeanne buy the remainder of
             the deli and become sole owners.
     
             Henry and Inge retire.

1999    In January Gary and Maureen become partners with Robert
             and Jeanne.
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