House of Nine

**1953** · February-08-23, 01:45 PM

Busted Bra shop recently put on display the old House of Nine sign that hung in downtown Detroit sometime about 15-20 years ago. I remember seeing the sign in its native habitat, but can't quite remember when and where; would anyone have a picture or a recollection of the store? I asked the social media manager at Busted where the sign was originally and they said Grand River at Woodward, if that helps. Thanks in advance for any help you can give!

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**ndavies** · February-08-23, 01:56 PM

I know the sign sat in my garage for a while awaiting refurbishment. That was around 2006/2007.

Skulker was the one who saved it and had it restored. Unfortunately, he is no longer with us.

**1953** · February-08-23, 02:16 PM

Thank you both for your contribution to our cultural heritage! Its a great sign. RIP Skulker.

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**Jimaz** · February-08-23, 02:25 PM

Discuss Detroit » Archives - July 2007 » Fife & Drum / House of Nine

From Ndavies' post there:

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**1953** · February-08-23, 02:29 PM

Yes, thanks for that. I'm interested in a photo of the sign where it was hanging back in the day, if one exists.

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**MikeM** · February-08-23, 04:22 PM

House of Nine opened in the Broderick Tower in 1944. They moved to the third floor of 35 W Grand River in 1954, then to the second floor of 22 W Grand River in 1970. They had 36 stores around the country at one point. Not sure if any of the others had similar signs. AIW took these photos about 15 years ago:

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This one from 1966 shows their earlier location across the street, above the Hallmark store.

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**Lowell** · February-09-23, 08:23 AM

Here a couple from my archives from Sept. 17, 2003.

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**Former_Detroiter** · February-09-23, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by MikeM

House of Nine opened in the Broderick Tower in 1944. They moved to the third floor of 35 W Grand River in 1954, then to the second floor of 22 W Grand River in 1970. They had 36 stores around the country at one point. Not sure if any of the others had similar signs. AIW took these photos about 15 years ago:

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This one from 1966 shows their earlier location across the street, above the Hallmark store.

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In 1966 I bought my prom dress and graduation clothes at the House of Nine.