Men's clothing store-Fisher Bldg. 1950's-1960's?

**motownsteamer** · May-08-13, 09:58 AM

Does anyone have information about a men's clothier located in the Fisher Building in the 50s-60s? A family friend owned or was partners in a clothing shop, I assume in the arcade. Could've been 1970s also. Thanks

**DetroitPlanner** · May-08-13, 12:32 PM

I remember Washington Clothiers was in the GM Building, and also had a store where One Detroit now stands. This however was in the 1970's-80's.

**IrishSpartan** · May-08-13, 04:14 PM

Whaling Men's Store had a location in the Fisher Building. Also, I believe they were on Woodward & E. Congress in the Metropole Hotel block.

The Heavenrich family started the business. Back in the 1960's, John Heavenrich Jr. lived in Sherwood Forest.

**downtownguy** · May-08-13, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by DetroitPlanner

I remember Washington Clothiers was in the GM Building, and also had a store where One Detroit now stands. This however was in the 1970's-80's.

Washington Clothiers in the GM/Cadillac Place building closed about maybe 5 years ago. Bought many a suit there.

**motownsteamer** · May-08-13, 08:27 PM

Thank you for the replies! The retailer I'm looking for was independently owned [[I think). The names James Gagne and/or Bernard Brown should be associated with it [as owners]. They also owned a tool and die shop in Dearborn or west Detroit back then; they were a major supplier for Ford Motor Company. I'm trying to find information about all this.....the clothing store, the tool and die shop, etc. Any directory references, photos, etc would be awesome!

**marshamusic** · May-08-13, 08:34 PM

Remember Scholnicks? On Washington Boulevard, back in the day. Legendary, for very sharp men.

**Gary** · May-09-13, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by marshamusic

Remember Scholnicks? On Washington Boulevard, back in the day. Legendary, for very sharp men.

I remember Scholnick's well. When I got my first "real" job after college, I had to upgrade my wardrobe for work. One of my co-workers was a regular at Scholnick's and he recommended that I check out their selection of suits. They carried a great line of clothes and Mr. Scholnick used to personally greet the customers and see to their needs. He was a class act all the way.