Siegel Collection

BENJAMIN BUGSY SIEGEL (1906-1947). American mobster. Mug shot photograph, 1928

A Crowd on Sixth Avenue on the Day of the Opening of a Great Department Store (b / w photo)
5215514 A Crowd on Sixth Avenue on the Day of the Opening of a Great Department Store (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Julian Siegel, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Julian Siegel, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015

The Kate Williams Quartet playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 20 April 2003: Jeremy Brown (bass), Kate Williams (piano), Julian Siegel (tenor saxophone)

Julian Siegel, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Julian Siegel, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2013

Julian Siegel, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Julian Siegel, Gary Husband Drive, Coventry Jazz Festival, Belgrade Theatre Coventry, 2010

CARD GAME, 1941. Women playing cards and drinking Coca-Cola in Detroit, Michigan. Photograph by Arthur Siegel, 1941

COUPLES KISSING, 1940. Couples kiss during a Venetian night party at the Detroit yacht club, Detroit, Michigan. Photograph by Arthur S. Siegel, Summer 1940

DETROIT: FISHER BUILDING. The lobby of the Fisher Building in Detroit, Michigan. Photograph by Arthur S. Siegel, 1942

SEGREGATED FOUNTAIN, 1943. A whites only drinking fountain at the Bethlehem-Fairfield shipyards in Baltimore, Maryland. Photograph by Arthur Siegel, 1943

DETROIT: HOTEL, 1942. Fort Shelby Hotel in Detroit, Michigan. Photograph by Arthur Siegel, 1942

DETROIT: FACTORY, 1942. Newly assembled Army trucks at the Chrysler Corporation plant in Detroit, Michigan, during World War II. Photograph by Arthur Siegel, 1942

DETROIT: DEPARTMENT STORE. The head of the art department dressing a mannequin at the Crowley Milner and Company department store in Detroit, Michigan. Photograph by Arthur Siegel, July 1941

DETROIT: DEPARTMENT STORE. Women at the beauty shop in the Crowley Milner and Company department store in Detroit, Michigan. Photograph by Arthur Siegel, July 1941

DETROIT, 1942. National Guard soldiers on duty during a riot caused by white residents attempting to keep black families from moving into the Sojourner Truth homes in Detroit, Michigan

DETROIT: DEPARTMENT STORE. The mens department in the Crowley Milner and Company department store in Detroit, Michigan. Photograph by Arthur Siegel, July 1941

DETROIT, 1942. Mounted police surrounding a group of black men during a riot caused by white residents attempting to keep black families from moving into the Sojourner Truth homes in Detroit

DETROIT, 1942. A man wearing a zoot suit in the business district of Detroit, Michigan. Photograph by Arthur Siegel, 1942

DETROIT, 1942. People waiting to drink from a water fountain at the zoo in Detroit, Michigan. Photograph by Arthur Siegel, 1942

DETROIT, 1942. Police during a riot caused by white residents attempting to keep black families from moving into the Sojourner Truth homes in Detroit, Michigan

DETROIT, 1942. Police arresting a black tenant during a riot caused by white residents attempting to keep black families from moving into the Sojourner Truth homes in Detroit, Michigan

DETROIT, 1942. A woman and child, tenants of the newly built Sojourner Truth homes housing project in Detroit, Michigan. Photograph by Arthur Siegel, February 1942

DETROIT, 1942. The first black family moving into the newly built Sojourner Truth homes housing project in Detroit, Michigan. Photograph by Arthur Siegel, February 1942

DETROIT, 1942. Moving vans, with a police escort, moving black families belongings into the newly built Sojourner Truth housing project in Detroit, Michigan

WWII: HOMEFRONT, 1943. A worker holding a war bond at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard in Baltimore, Maryland. Photograph by Arthur Siegel, 1943

NURSES, 1942. Nurses of Base Hospital No. 17 from Harper Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Photograph by Arthur Siegel, 1942

DETROIT: SAILOR, 1940. A sailor at a Detroit, Michigan, yacht club party. Photograph by Arthur S. Siegel, summer 1940

DETROIT: STEEL MILL, 1942. Coal-fed blast furnaces at the Great Lakes Steel Corporation at Detroit, Michigan. Photograph by Arthur Siegel, November 1942

Brigadier General Franz Siegel

Siegel Department Store
The Siegel, Cooper store on State and Van Buren streets, Chicago, is one of the worlds largest - accommodating 10000+ customers an hour and employing 2500 staff. Date: 1916

Beaded Cape Gown 1934
A gown by Jeanne Lanvin with a black narrow skirt and beaded cape collar worn with a matching beaded hat. A long pink scarf is worn round the waist

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"Siegel: A Name That Echoes Through Time" From the infamous mobster Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel to the captivating jazz performances of Julian Siegel, the name "Siegel" carries a rich history. In a 1928 mug shot photograph, we catch a glimpse of Benjamin Siegel's enigmatic persona, forever etched in our collective memory. Meanwhile, on Sixth Avenue during the opening of a grand department store, an old black and white photo captures the bustling energy of the crowd. Little did they know that this moment would become part of Siegel's narrative. Fast forward to 2015 at Glynde Place in East Sussex where Julian Siegel takes center stage at Love Supreme Jazz Festival. The soulful melodies fill the air as artist Brian O'Connor immortalizes this mesmerizing performance through his artistry. In Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire in 2003, The Kate Williams Quartet enchants their audience at The Fairway. Among them is Julian Siegel showcasing his musical prowess once again while creating unforgettable moments for all who listen. The artistic renditions by Alan John Ainsworth further highlight Julian's talent and passion for jazz music. His saxophone becomes an extension of himself as he captivates audiences with every note played. Transporting us back to Detroit in 1941 is another scene captured through time - women engrossed in a card game while sipping Coca-Cola. This snapshot reminds us that even amidst chaos and uncertainty, simple pleasures like games and drinks can bring people together. Finally, five siegel models from around 1930 stand as testaments to craftsmanship and design excellence. These intricate creations showcase how even everyday objects can be transformed into works of art when given attention and care. Through these diverse glimpses into different eras and contexts associated with "Siegel, " one thing remains constant - it represents stories worth remembering.