Silas Chapman [SEP] place of death
Silas Chapman
Silas Chapman (June 9, 1813 - December 14, 1899) was a Milwaukee map and book publisher known primarily for his maps of the upper Midwest, which were influential at a pivotal time of the settlement of that region. When he arrived in Milwaukee harbor in 1841, there were 2,000 inhabitants, the roads were crude, most of the area was oak prairie, and the towns of the region had not yet been settled. Within 20 years, with the help of an influx of skilled engravers,
capital from SEP and Highland Capital Partners at a valuation of £76 million. In 2013, Chapman rebranded all Matches' physical stores MATCHESFASHION.COM to "unify" the brand.
In 2016, the company launched 90-minute delivery to shoppers in London. In 2018, the business opened 5 Carlos Place, a five-storey townhouse combining luxury private shopping in a home environment with a broadcasting hub and events space. Chapman was also responsible for introducing iPads into the company’s stores, which accounted for more than 50 percent of in