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nyone in business knows the challenges of keeping
that business going and making it thrive. Simmons &
Clark Jewelers, a Downtown Detroit mainstay since
1925 featuring fine jewelry, timepieces and gifts, recently cel-
ebrated more than 90 years of serving Detroiters by unveil-
ing renovations to its store that reflect its commitment to
the growth of a revitalized and evolving city.
Michael Simmons, third-generation owner of the company
started by his grandfather Fred and partner Harry Clark, is
proud of the iconic status of his store, which was known for
being among the first jewelry retailers to offer credit to its
customers. He confirmed his commitment to those custom-
ers through the renovation and restoration of his family’s
business.
“Our store, opposite the Detroit Opera House on
Broadway, has been on the same block since it opened,” said
the 54-year-old Simmons, a University of Michigan graduate
who attends services at both West Bloomfield-based Temple
Shir Shalom and the Downtown Synagogue.
“As part of our commitment to the city, we wanted to
better serve our generations of customers by offering more
products in a comfortable, inviting environment,” he said.
“We worked with Ron and Roman to maintain the integrity
of the store’s rich history, add a 21st-century flair and gain
more showroom space.
“In the first week of demolition, the crew
uncovered original woodwork, showcases
and mirrors in pristine condition,” he con-
tinued. “Our restoration includes displaying
photos of the original family leaders and
store images, and culminates with three
new unique chandeliers that incorporate
Simmons and Clark advertisements from
the 1930s-1950s, showing our store’s history
as well as perspectives on life in the commu-
nity during that time.”
Simmons’ own history in the business is
something he fondly recalls, especially as a
6-year-old working with his grandfather and
father, George, both lifetime members of
George and Michael Simmons
Temple Beth El. At 92, his father still comes
in to work several days a week.
“In addition to selling jewelry, we sold dish sets, radios,
cameras, luggage,” Michael said. “I’d run up and down the
stairs or use our ‘hand-pull’ elevator to retrieve the mer-
chandise and deliver it to our customers. I also took out the
garbage!”
Simmons joined the business as a full-time employee
ABOVE: This photo
of the classic
Simmons & Clark
neon sign has
been viewed more
than 800,000 times
on Flickr, accord-
ing to its Facebook
page. It has also
been seen in
several movies.