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The southwest corner of Main and Market Streets faced the Illinois Central Station, and in 1862 was Champaign’s most active business district. The first floor housed the Great Western Clothing Store owned by Sol Bernstein; the second floor held the…

Photograph of Good Shoes by Sholem's at 8 E. Main St in Champaign

Kuhn's first store, The Emporium, located at 33 Main St., Champaign

Eisner's food store workers look over the plans for the new location at Lincoln Square in Urbana.

Eisner Foods stocked and ready for opening day in Urbana.

Eisner Foods stocked and ready for opening day in Urbana.

Eisner Complete Food Store ready for opening day at their Lincoln Square location in Urbana.

Eisner Complete Food Store opened for business at Lincoln Square location in Urbana.

Night photo of Eisner's food store in Urbana at the Lincoln Square location.