Grain Exchange Barbershop Closing March 31 - Memorabilia on Sale Now
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 12:18PMEditor's note: Thank you to Bob Haddow and David Skarjune for sharing this information!
The oldest barbershop in Minneapolis succumbs to renovation - Closing March 31
Many downtown office towers had barbershops in their lobbies years ago. The Grain Exchange Barbershop is the last of its kind and oldest barbershop in Minneapolis. A little hard to find, invisible from the street, it’s worth the effort if you appreciate turn-of-the-century architecture.
New Grain Exchange building management will be renovating the lobby, and the barbershop is the last surviving business in the lobby. While the building itself is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the barbershop is not protected under that status.
Whenever a shop like this disappears, the community suffers. The downtown area is transforming into a residential neighborhood, while business activity has declined. Bob worked hard to maintain relationships with longtime customers, along with attracting new downtown residents.
The barbershop is full of history, classic barber equipment, artwork, and funky kitsch (Bob the Barber is also a painter, writer, and art historian). Here’s the last chance to tour the shop, chat with Bob, and even get a reasonable haircut at a reasonable price.
For more information on hours, servies and items available for purchase, visit the website, call 612-333-7426 or visit Barber Bob.
