The J. L. Hudson Co., Detroit, Michigan

The J.L. Husdson Co. dominated the retail scene in Detroit in much the same way its massive, red-brick store dominated Woodward Avenue, the ...

Herpolsheimer Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan

The new, ultramodern Herpolsheimer store casued a stir when it was announced after World War II.  The store was to replace their older 10-st...

Paul Steketee and Sons Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan

Steketee's tall and imposing building on Monroe Avenue was built in 1916 and  expanded in 1920 The store expanded in 1940 by building a ...

F. W. Wurzburg Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan

Wurzburg's remodeled the building formerly occupied by Herpolsheimer's in 1951. The 'new' Wurzburg's was a collection of...