The Historic Judson Block

Become part of the story 140 years in the making.

History

Built as the Stickney-Morrissey Block in 1882, now the Judson Block, was the home of Judson Hardware from 1903 to 1996. Original commercial tenants included Mrs. J.S. Evans Music Store, Squier Jewelry, and a cigar manufactory. The second floor housed various attorney and doctor offices, while the third floor was used as boarding rooms. Later tenants include Wiseman’s Bicycle Shop (also sold stationery, books, and wallpaper,) Darling’s Camera, Doe & Yeo Clothing, The Hub clothing store for men and boys, Spoke & Gear Bike Shop, and Living Water Christian Resource & Heartwoods Furniture before becoming Red Fox Market.

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Wiseman's Bicycle Emporium Ad

Wiseman's Bicycle Emporium Ad circa 1898 showcasing the new 1899 model year bicycles. Wiseman’s occupied the former Squier Jewelry storefront until Judson Hardware moved into the space in 1903. Courtesy Robert King Archive

The Hub Clothing Store

The Hub Clothing Store located next door to Judson Hardware. Now the Red Fox Market space. Courtesy of Robert King Archive

Judson Hardware post 1955

Judson Hardware post 1955 showing the remodeled storefront. Sometime in the 50s Judson Hardware expanded into both storefronts and remodeled the street level to keep with the times.

South Michigan Ave 1970s

South Michigan Ave in the 1970s showing the building sporting a lemon yellow paint job.

Judson Building today

The Judson Building today. Now the home of Red Fox Market

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Do you have any old photos of the interior or exterior of our building? We’d love to see them! Send us a message on our Contact Us page!

Commercial Rentals

We have commercial storefront space available in the market:

Kitchen for rent: 24 month lease required $500/mo plus share of utilities. Perfect for a Deli, Bakery, Juice Bar, etc.

Storefront for rent: 24 month lease required $1000/mo plus share of utilities. Many uses for this beautiful space. Drop ceiling can be removed to expose original tin ceiling and built-in loft. Great for a bookstore, clothing, giftshop, etc.

Basement space for rent: 12 month lease required $700/mo plus share of utilities. Clean concrete floors and a tin ceiling make this space a must-see. Wide, well-lit basement staircase, and a convenient cargo elevator make ease of moving merchandise. Antique/consignment shop? Artist studio? Underground speak-easy? You decide.

Send us an inquiry on our Contact Us page for further details or to set up a showing.

Apartment RentalS

Check out our Zillow profile to see current availability, or send an inquiry on our Contact Us page.

We are in the process of renovating a 1 bedroom apartment, and a 2 bedroom apartment. Estimated completion is Spring of 2026. Send us an inquiry for more info.