Sibley's Closing

Thanks to Mike Auger- of Webster Cable Access TV for sharing this video he discovered in his Mother's Collection. Mike's mom worked at Sibleys for 25 Years. What a wonderful tribute as we celebrate Mother's Day- and share family memories from 22 years ago

[@classiccarbuff]

I was born in 1985, but I remember when Sibley's was still open downtown. My mom and grandmother used to shop there. I also recall when Midtown Plaza wasn't a dead mall. I seriously miss how downtown used to be, but it really can't stay the same forever. I'm glad that you're still with us, Don. May you live long enough to do a news report on the rebirth of Rochester.

[@VintageGangstaK]

Its Just So Many Memories

[@pamelqtaylor8335]

My mom would spend what felt like HOURS shopping in there!

[@yaywhewclips242]

I miss Sibley's so much. The grocery store was amazing, Christmas time was unforgettable.

[@Radiohead17321]

I wish I could have been around back when Sibleys was big it seemed like a great part of Rochester.

[@sunshinepurple1043]

I grew up in Rochester. Sibleys and Midtown Mall were absolutely magical to visit as a kid and as an adult. I was so sad when I heard they closed.

[@Urban_Paradise]

@@sunshinepurple1043 Yeah I have been binge watching Midtown Plaza videos. I have lived in Rochester almost 50 years and Midtown is one of my fondest memories.

[@rosiesfabfinds]

I worked there for 6 years . It was my first job while I was in high school. Loved working there . I was sad when it closed .

[@davidmiller6981]

My grandfather al miller was a floor walker he would walk around and look for people who needed help and take them to where they needed to be at christmas he was one of the santas

[@dpetrano]

Dad had the "No Waiting Barbershop" at Midtown Plaza 62-70. Formans and Sibleys were the anchors. We shopped at Formans for clothes. Sibleys was amazing, but as they say, every business is like a Shakespeare play; it has a beginning, a middle and an end.

[@joebuzz2758]

My buddy and I painted your dad's house in the early 90s. We were like 25 yrs old. He gave us all little Bible's. I still have mine. Think was off Penfield road if I can remember? Very nice guy 😇🙏

[@sandee6640]

Priceless

[@sunshinepurple1043]

I had forgotten about the bakery! Oh, the smells were wonderful.

[@mariaflem4789]

Thanks for sharing. My parents used to shop there. Sibley's store closed about 1989 or 1990.

[@wilfredobarbosa7866]

___🙂At lease I could say something about this...I use to work there back 1977 it was a good year care free day's good memories ....they should've kept it going funny thing about it.... all you see today is busness going out of business sad... anyway be safe out there...in 2020 be blessed all keep your faith going stronger in the good lord Jesus Christ...🙂

[@barbarahouggati2338]

Makes me sad

[@TheBeNimble]

What was the date this news story and what was the date of Sibley's closing?

[@babeena_gt_3645]

My friends uncle own one of the floors in the sibley building, 2018 he bought it