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
Stacie Hernandez+FollowDetroit says goodbye to Dittrich FursA true Detroit icon is closing its doors—Dittrich Furs, after 132 years, is retiring this spring. Generations have known their famous commercials (who else remembers the woman on horseback?) and their presence on Third Ave. For many Detroiters, Dittrich was more than a store; it was a family tradition and a piece of the city’s fabric. With a retirement sale underway until April 30, it’s the end of an era. How do you feel about seeing such a long-standing local business close? What memories do you have of Dittrich Furs? #Business #Detroit #DittrichFurs10Share
