Detroit Coat Store Closing Down After 132 Years

DETROIT — A popular Detroit coat store is closing down after 132 years.

Dittrich Furs, located at 7373 Third Ave. in Detroit's Midtown neighborhood, will permanently close on April 30.

"After much reflection, the Dittrich family has made the decision to retire and focus on the health and well-being of our family. This decision marks the closing of a remarkable era, one filled with relationships, traditions, and memories we will always cherish," the family said in a Facebook post.

Dittrich Furs is best known for their high-quality fur, shearling and leather.

The Dittrich family opened its first wholesale shop on Witherall near Trapper's Alley in 1893 and is said to be Detroit's oldest privately held business. They've moved around Detroit since then, including locations on Woodward and Grand River, before landing on Third Avenue in 1965, according to its website.

The company's website is advertising 70 percent off merchandise for a retirement sale liquidation event.

"We are profoundly grateful for the loyalty, trust, and friendship you have shown us over these many decades. Serving this community has been our esteemed privilege, and Dittrich Furs will forever remain a part of Detroit’s history because of you," the family said.