Employees were told just Thursday of the plan to close, and some customers say the owner called them to let them know they would be shutting down.

The third-generation store owner, Stuart Goldberg, declined any comment to WHAS, but customers shopping there for the last time on Saturday said it’s a sad day for the city of Louisville.

Baer Fabrics opened its doors in 1905; first as a men’s suit manufacturing business.  It then expanded to include women’s clothing, tailoring supplies, upholstery, awnings, plus costume and theater supplies.

Web story published by Chris Wright