Shinola Watch Company Opens Chicago Store In Bucktown
By John Dodge
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Shinola, which has built a strong reputation for its line of American-made products, most notably watches, opened its first Chicago store on Thursday.
The opening of Shinola's Chicago store, at 1619 N. Damen in Bucktown, marks the Detroit-based brand's fifth brick-and-mortar location, which offers its full suite of products as well as many other quality American-made products.
The company also makes bicycles, journals, shoe polish, pet accessories and leather goods
Shinola's connection to Chicago began early in its development when it partnered with the Horween Leather Company, also located in Bucktown.
Beginning in 1905, Horween is one of the country's oldest tanneries and Chicago's last existing tannery. This fifth-generation family owned business has been providing the vegetable-tanned leather for the production of Shinola's watch straps and leather goods since the company launched in 2011.
Shinola Chicago will also serve as a gathering place in the community. Shinola is located near The 606 trail and park and plans to support the bikeable and walkable communities of Chicago.
