I used to work at M. Wile and Company and remember we always shut down for 2 weeks in July. We would go to Ulrichs the last day of work. The best moments were from Christmas in July. If you were lucky to be there for those you wouldn't forget them.
I( didn't discover Ulrich's until the mid-90's. This is a great place just oozing with history. I liked it so much I did a small history website about it some years ago. http://ulrich.buffalonet.org/