Beidelman Furniture announced its upcoming closure via social media. The store is closing its doors after more than 150 years in business. The news has left locals saddened as they reacted to the announcement with beloved memories and farewell messages.
Beidelman Furniture to Close, Bringing the End of an Era
After 165 years on Naperville’s Washington Street, Beidelman Furniture is closing its doors permanently. As the oldest furniture store in the city, it has built a legacy and memories like no other. This is why the upcoming closure is not just the end of a long-standing store but also the end of an era.
Beidelman Furniture announced the news of its upcoming closure via social media. The post reads a simple message, “We will miss YOU!! Last day of business will be April 29. Thank you for everything Naperville.” This simple yet definite message has left many wondering the reason behind the decision.
Community Reacts With Farewell Messages
Beidelman Furniture has not revealed the reason behind the closure yet. However, locals and patrons of the store are sharing their fond memories of the store in the comments. They are also sharing farewell messages on the post.
One Facebook user writes, “I have such fond memories of walking the floors of your store while my mother shopped. That delightful elevator that I secretly feared would trap us. Thank you for all the years of beautifully outfitting our homes.”
“I remember installing the glass block and two fire escapes in the alley with my dad,” writes another user. “Had to be around 1980. Seems like yesterday.”
Another Facebook user writes, “This breaks my heart! We love our furniture from your store, and I agree that Naperville will never be the same—CeeBee’s, Tasty Bakery, Someplace Else, Oswald’s, Russell’s Cleaners—the downtown of my youth.”
As Beidelman Furniture prepares to close its doors, it leaves behind a legacy that is deeply rooted in the community. The space may go dark soon, but the memories it created over generations will continue to live on with the people who walked in the store.
