This store was constructed between 1896 and 1906 by the renowned architect Alfred Messel who also designed other stores for the firm, such as that at Rosenthaler Straße 27–31/Sophienstraße 12–15 (partially surviving) which was built between 1903 and 1906.
A store of this caliber was built between 1896 and 1906 by the distinguished architect Alfred Messel, who also created other retail establishments for the firm, including one at Rosenthaler Straße 27–31/Sophienstraße 12–15 (partially remaining) constructed between 1903 and 1906.