At first, Robie was mainly a residential and commercial street, but in 1882, the Nova Scotia Cotton Manufacturing Company was constructed at the intersection with Almon Street, which was followed by a series of other factories and created an industrial distinct at the north end of Robie.
Initially, Robie was primarily a residential and commercial street, but in 1882, the Nova Scotia Cotton Manufacturing Company's construction at the intersection with Almon Street led to the development of an industrial zone at the northern end of Robie.