Robertson's

209-217 South Michigan Street

  • Date: 1923
  • District: Downtown Historic Registry

Before George Robertson purchased this property in 1922, it was the site of the Studebaker Brothers blacksmith shop. Later, the Auditorium Theatre occupied this parcel of land. In 1923, Mr. Robertson had a modern department store constructed here. Originally planned to be an eight-story building, construction ended with the sixth floor, still making it one of the largest department stores in this part of the country. The Robertson's Building has seen many renovations through the years. A seventh floor was added and several interior remodels were done to change with the times. This building has also had many different owners. In 1910, George Robertson bought his brother's interest in the business, but kept the Robertson Brothers name. The year 1932 saw the business sold to another pair of brothers, Will and Sig Weber. Since then, it has been corporate owned.

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209-217 South Michigan Street

Image credit: The History Museum

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