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1830 Main Street, Kansas City Mon–Sat, 9:30 AM–5:30 PM (816) 221-0000

Our History

Generations of personal service.

Archival photograph of people inside the Michaels clothing store

Since 1905

A family tradition

  1. 1905

    Michael H. Novorr, an immigrant from Odessa, Russia, opens a pawn and men's clothing store at 19th and Main Street in Kansas City. Over the years, the store becomes a men's clothing boutique.

  2. 1940s

    Michael's sons Howard and Eugene join him in operating the business.

  3. 1965

    The store expands and doubles its floor space.

  4. 1978

    Eugene's son Keith joins the family business after attending the University of Texas.

  5. 2005

    Michaels celebrates 100 years of family tradition, quality clothing, and personalized service in Kansas City.

From the Michaels archives

People standing outside an early Michaels storefront
An early storefront
Display cases along the aisle of the historic Michaels store
Inside the store
Group portrait inside the Michaels clothing store
People at Michaels
Historic Michaels interior with merchandise display cases
Merchandise displays
An early Michaels counter and shelves of merchandise
The store through the years

Keith has over 35 years of experience at Michaels Clothing and works five days a week giving personalized service. For over 100 years, Michaels Clothing has been a clothier for Kansas City.

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