Christina Davis+FollowDetroit’s oldest shop closes after 132 yearsDetroit is about to lose a true piece of its history—Dittrich Furs, the city’s oldest privately owned business, is closing its doors after 132 years. The Dittrich family, who’ve run the shop for five generations, are retiring to focus on family health. If you’ve ever driven by their Third Street location or remember their iconic TV ad with the woman on horseback, you know this is the end of an era. Before closing, they’re holding a massive liquidation sale—over 3,000 items at 70% off. What memories or stories do you have about Dittrich Furs? #Business #DetroitHistory #DittrichFurs10Share
john72+FollowDetroit’s oldest shop closes after 132 yearsLines are stretching down Third Ave as Dittrich Furs, Detroit’s oldest family-run business, prepares to close its doors for good after 132 years. For generations, this Midtown staple has been more than just a fur shop—it’s been part of the city’s fabric, serving Detroiters since gaslights lit the streets. Now, with everything 70% off, longtime customers and newcomers alike are grabbing a piece of local history before it’s gone. It’s the end of an era for Detroit—what memories or stories do you have about Dittrich Furs or other classic Detroit businesses? #Business #LocalBusiness #DetroitHistory00Share
Charles Brown+FollowDetroit’s WCHB: A radio legacy built from scratchWCHB wasn’t just a radio station—it was a bold move that changed Detroit’s airwaves forever. In 1956, Dr. Haley Bell and Dr. Wendell Cox built WCHB from the ground up, making it the first Black-owned and operated FCC-licensed station in the U.S. This was more than music and talk; it was a lifeline for Detroit’s Black community, offering a platform for voices and stories that had been overlooked. Annette Bass, part of the Bell family, is now working to preserve this powerful legacy for future generations. How do you think local media shapes our neighborhoods today? #Entertainment #DetroitHistory #BlackExcellence00Share
april67+FollowDetroit’s radio trailblazers: WCHB’s legacyDetroit’s own WCHB wasn’t just a radio station—it was a game-changer. Built from the ground up in 1956 by Dr. Haley Bell and Dr. Wendell Cox, it became the first Black-owned and operated FCC-licensed station in the country. Imagine the impact: local voices, music, and stories finally had a dedicated space on the airwaves. Annette Bass, part of the Bell family, is now working to preserve this powerful legacy for future generations. It’s a reminder of how community-driven media can shape a city’s culture and history. What stories do you think Detroit radio should spotlight today? #Entertainment #DetroitHistory #BlackExcellence00Share
Nicole Washington+FollowDetroit’s Big Store: A city icon lostHudson’s Big Store wasn’t just a place to shop—it was a symbol of Detroit’s spirit and ambition. Imagine a department store so massive it spanned 32 floors and drew 100,000 visitors a day! For decades, Hudson’s was the heartbeat of downtown, especially during the holidays. But as Detroit changed, so did shopping habits, and the once-bustling landmark closed its doors in 1983. Its demolition in 1998 left a void—and a parking garage—in the city’s landscape. What memories do you have of Hudson’s, and how do you feel about what’s replaced it? #Business #LocalBusiness #DetroitHistory10Share
Caitlyn Morrow+FollowDetroit TV’s wildest era: Soupy Sales & moreDetroit’s TV scene in the 1950s was like nothing else—imagine a lineup of clowns, magicians, and jazz legends all on your local dial! Soupy Sales became a household name here, mixing zany comedy, puppets, and live music that drew families together every day. His show, born at WXYZ, set the stage for a wave of unforgettable local personalities and shaped Detroit’s cultural identity. With today’s TV so corporate and distant, do you think we’ve lost something special from those wild, creative days? What are your favorite memories of Detroit’s classic TV? #Entertainment #TVSeries #DetroitHistory00Share
