Dretzka's Department Store

Going to Dretzka's is as close to finding a time machine as you're going to get. it takes you back to a time of independent department stores located in downtown areas. We really enjoyed looking around and spent about an hour going through all the various items available. If you want a shopping "experience", Dretzka's will not disappoint. I have trouble finding hats that fit me and found and purchased one here that fit me nicely. They have a wide selection of different kinds of men's hats and I would recommend it for those alone. There may be some unusual things to find here if you are a crafter or a sewer. The flour sack towels they have here are exceptional compared to what you can get elsewhere. They do not accept credit cards, so make sure you have cash if you stop by to purchase anything. Check out the old school receipt attached. Also, remember to look up when you are in the store at the old "cash system" they had in place up until the '60's.

Love reading these reviews from 3 years ago about the store not being open during posted hours. Man, wonder what happened in 2020. Gosh I just can't imagine what could have been going on at that time. It's almost like there was some kind of what is it called. You know, when there's an infectious sickness going around and it's on every news channel and you can't see your loved ones because you weren't even supposed to be out at that time anyway, much less out and demanding that antique stores expose their septagenarian workers to things that would further compromise their immunity. Golly.

I love this store! If you're looking for vintage 70's NOS items from jeans, shirts, hats ect this is the place! I highly recommend especially if you're into vintage.

Would give it more stars if I could. However this visit found it closed.

Classic " department store", nice selection of men's hats. Lots of items that you can not find any more. Wonderful throw back to 1060:s

To be honest, the store isn’t kept very well, and you’ll have to arrive around 1pm to ensure they’re open, but the owners are very sweet, and I think they’re doing the best they can considering their old age. This place is a time capsule in my opinion, and I love looking at all the old gems they have here. I’ve been before, and I’d definitely go again.

This is truly a step back in time. Hardwood floors. Paper receipts. Cash only. So much to look at on three levels. It is a department store from 1908 that is still operated by the same family. This is worth a visit. And yes you should buy something even if it’s a small item. They have a wide selection of everything. Just take a look at the photos.

I absolutely loved this store. Full of deadstock vintage items and perfect for those of us obsessed with vintage items. I think the prices are really fair, especially knowing how expensive some of the items are when people are reselling them. This place is a hidden gem and the staff were incredibly kind.

This place is the coolest!! A real-live department store, like they used to be!!! You must check it out! It's like going back in time!

Dretzka's department store is awesome. They have everything there from the 1960s, seventies, 80s and through till now 2017. It's like going to a store and having flashbacks of your childhood, almost like being in a time machine. I guess the building was put up in 1902 and is still kicking. You really have to check it out it's a pretty cool place.

Very nice store. Rarely every open but if you ever see the doors open go in if you have the time

Great little store. Found quite a few things there that interested me. Will be back.

had a great experience andrew was willing to drop prices as i asked two thumbs up !

Love going here. This is the very last department store of its kind.

Nice department store got some work shirts.

A walk back in time , an urban explorer's dream.

Wow. Blast from the past.

Blast From the Past

Like none other

Collectables!