Last updated: May 8, 2021
Place
218 5th St.
NPS Photo
Quick Facts
Location:
Calumet, MI
Significance:
Contributing Structure to the Calumet National Historic Landmark District
OPEN TO PUBLIC:
No
MANAGED BY:
Private Property
Amenities
2 listed
Cellular Signal, Parking - Auto
The building located at 218 5th Street was constructed sometime after the great fire of 1870. In 1884 it housed a boots and shoes store. By 1898, William H. Richards and James Hocking went into business here selling clothing in the storefront downstairs and sharing the apartment upstairs. By 1903, the business partners were able to afford their own homes in Laurium.
In 1907 Richards left the partnership and established an independent clothing store in the Lisa Block on the corner of 6th and Oak Streets. In 1916, Penberthy and Spehar had a clothing store here. They carried Hart, Schaffner, and Marks Clothes, and advertised as “the home of good clothes.” In 1930 this building was home to Ward’s Electric Company, which sold electric lamps and appliances. Herbert Ward lived upstairs. In later years this building was home to Lepisto’s sporting goods store, and later the Anthony family established The Office Shop.
In 1907 Richards left the partnership and established an independent clothing store in the Lisa Block on the corner of 6th and Oak Streets. In 1916, Penberthy and Spehar had a clothing store here. They carried Hart, Schaffner, and Marks Clothes, and advertised as “the home of good clothes.” In 1930 this building was home to Ward’s Electric Company, which sold electric lamps and appliances. Herbert Ward lived upstairs. In later years this building was home to Lepisto’s sporting goods store, and later the Anthony family established The Office Shop.