Norbans, 1950 - 525 Washington Street at Huron


Founded by Joseph Norban around 1940 as a women's dress shop, Norban's expanded so that by the late 1950's it had shops on
Broadway, Bailey Avenue, Jefferson Avenue, Fillmore Avenue, Main Street, Genesee Street, Grant Street and Seneca Street.
(There was also a store in Batavia.)



Detail of the above photo.


Same view in 2005. Norbans closed in 1968. The building is presently utilized by Catholic Charities.

For views of the Morrison Building at left, look here.

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