LANSING LEGENDS

Honoring downtown Lansing businesses open for 25 years or more

Downtown Lansing Business  Opened Years in Operation
Arendson Jewelry 1957 48
Arts Council of Greater Lansing 1965 40
Baron's Window Coverings 1945 60
Boarshead Theatre 1975 30
Christian Science Reading Room 1898 107
Christman Company 1893 112
Clara's 1979 26
Commercial Blueprint 1951 54
Thomas M. Cooley Law School 1972 33
Davenport University 1979 26
(Purchased Lansing Business Institute)
Dickinson Wright 1970 35
Dimitri's 1974 31
Draper Eye Wear 1969 36
Gibson's Bookstore 1959 46
Greater Lansing Symphony Orchestra 1929 76
Hack's 1921 84
Insty Prints 1966 39
Kewpee 1923 82
Knight Cap 1969 36
Kositchek Menswear 1865 140
Lansing Art Gallery 1965 40
Lansing Community College 1957 48
Lansing State Journal 1855 150
Linn & Owen 1917 88
Liskey's Automotive** 1972   50
** Bought by current owner in 72, opened in 1950s
Lyle D. Hepfer 1933 72
McNamara's Mid-City Produce 1918 87
Miller, Canfield 1980 25
Mole Hole 1977 28
O'Leary Paint 1891 114
Omar's 1977 28
Paramount Coffee 1935 70
Paramount News 1969 36
Parthenon 1977 28
Peanut Shop 1937 68
Perrelli's 1955 50
Roma 1970 35
State Employees Credit Union 1952 53
Smith Floral 1903 102
Sparrow Health Systems 1896 109
Stamp Rite 1955 50
Su Casa  1973 32
YMCA 1907 98
Total Accumulative Years of Operation in Downtown Lansing:  2602

To find contact information and hours for these businesses check out the PSD's online business directory by clicking the tab on the left.

***The above list is not inclusive.  If you are aware of any omissions, please contact PSD Marketing Manager, Andrea Ragan at andrea@lansingpsd.com or (517) 487-1661.